The Malvin and Greta Roesch International Jewish Film Festival is committed to bringing you a diverse and enriching cinematic experience from Jewish communities around the globe, featuring films that celebrate Jewish culture, heritage and stories told through the lens of film.

Join us on our journey as we bring together community through the power of international films that showcase the mutual interests of the Jewish spirit, culture, traditions and humor. 

Lights, Camera, Conversation

Join us after the credits roll for Lights, Camera, Conversation – a welcoming space for movie-lovers to reflect, share perspectives and dive deeper into the themes, characters and emotions sparked by the film. Whether you're a casual viewer or a cinema enthusiast, this is your chance to connect, process, and keep the story going.

All films will be shown at the Cranford Theater 25 North Avenue W in Cranford

Ticket Prices:

All tickets at the door: $18

Advance Ticket Price: $15.30/member, $18/community member

About the Film:

On the eve of the German Invasion in 1940 Belgium, a tender attachment forms between a gifted young radio apprentice and a rising actress, their hopes colliding with a world edging toward war. Inside Brussel’s famed Flagey Building, 18-year old Berre – an introverted talent with a magical ear – rises from intern to sound engineer, craftomg transportive live radio drama soundscapes that captivate Elza, a luminous on-air performer seeking joy in uncertain times. As their fragile bond deepens amid air-raid sirens and rising antisemitism, the radio studio becomes a haven where imagination and escape push back the gathering darkness. Through lyrical visuals, sumptuous period detail, and breathtaking use of sound, this singular prewar tale delivers an immersive WWII-era drama unlike any other.

Trailer:  https://ajff.org/film/soundman