Culture Film, tv & radio Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | June 19, 2015 friday/19 From “Thirst” Israeli POV in LGBT films. This year’s San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival offers two perspectives by Israeli filmmakers. In the short “Thirst,” two friends find their lives threatened on a desert hike, while “Noam” looks at the budding romance between two boys who are in a school play. “Thirst,” 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. “Noam,” 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21 at Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Ave., S.F. $8-$10. www.ticketing.frameline.org J. Correspondent Also On J. Off the Shelf New novel: tragic journey of gay, Jewish refugee from Sarajevo World ADL chief defends new partnership with United Arab Emirates Torah How can we all live together amicably? Leviticus explains. Organic Epicure With opening of Boichik Bagels factory comes change in kosher status Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up