monday/4

“Zaytoun.” A downed Israel pilot and a young Arab boy team up to flee for the Israeli border. At Century 24, 741 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 7:30 p.m. $9.50-$11. Part of the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival, through Nov. 17. For full listing, www.svjff.org. Also in local theaters.

thursday/7

“50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus.” Screening of documentary about a couple who saved children during the Holocaust. Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. At Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis St., S.F. 7 p.m. Free. http://tinyurl.com/lehrhaus-kristallnacht.

“Refuge: Stories of the Selfhelp Home.” Documentary featuring interviews with Holocaust and Kristallnacht survivors. KRCB-TV 22. 8 p.m.

wednesday/13

“Putzel.” Film about young neurotic Jewish romance on the Upper West Side. Part of the Napa Valley Film Festival. At Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org.

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