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:
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, The Stronghold delivers a heart-pounding and viscerally convincing portrayal of an Israeli army outpost on the Suez Canal, inspired by epic war films like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and The Pacific. As 42 soldiers endure relentless assaults, a young lieutenant and an army doctor face an agonizing choice: make a desperate last stand or gamble everything they believe in. Featuring outstanding performances from Israeli superstars Michael Aloni (Shtisel, We Were the Lucky Ones, Beauty Queens of Jerusalem), Daniel Gad (Shababnikim), Daniel Noreshet (also at the festival with Bliss), Ohad Knoller (Yossi, A Tale of Love and Darkness), and Uri Blufarb (also at the festival with Pink Lady), The Stronghold not only captivates with its gripping battle sequences, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the soldiers we lost, and more importantly, who they were as human beings.