sunday/20
It’s a wrap: The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival is ending its 25th season with two documentaries that address the Holocaust in vastly different ways. The Hungarian film “Keep Quiet” follows the dramatic transformation of an anti-Semitic leader of the far-right who learns his maternal grandparents were Jewish. Then “The Last Laugh,” which includes interviews with a number of legendary Jewish comedians, considers whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with the Holocaust. Following the film is a Q&A with director Ferne Pearlstein and Auschwitz survivor Renee Firestone, who is featured in the documentary, an appearance by musician and author Jake Ehrenreich, and a reception.
Sunday, Nov. 20: “Keep Quiet,” 3:30 p.m. ($11-$13); “The Last Laugh,” 5:30 p.m. ($30). At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. www.svjff.org
tuesday/29
“Rock in the Red Zone.” Film about Israeli and Palestinian musicians coming together in the border town of Sderot, Israel. At AMC Saratoga 14, 700 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose. 9:30 p.m. $11-$15. [email protected]
“Late Marriage.” Film about a Georgian émigré to Israel torn between his parents’ traditional views and his love for a Moroccan divorcee. At the Magnes, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley. 6 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. www.tinyurl.com/bijlis-film3
wednesday/30
“The Dove Flyer.” Drama about the dissolution of the Iraqi Jewish community through the eyes of a teenage boy. Co-sponsored by JIMENA and Consulate General of Israel. Includes testimony from an Iraqi Jew, who will share his story. At S.F. Public Library’s Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St. 5:30 p.m. Free. www.tinyurl.com/dove-flyer-sfpl