Monday Movies

Pork and Milk

Documentary by Valérie Mréjen (F 2004, 52 mins, Hebrew with German subtitles)
The French artist Valérie Mréjen chose a controversial theme for her first documentary film – orthodox Jews who turn their back on their faith. The film shows how this decision impacts the lives of the nine Israelis.

When: 19 September 2011, 7.30 pm
Where: Jewish Museum Berlin, Lindenstr. 9-14, 10969 Berlin, Old Building, ground level, Auditorium
Admission: free with seat ticket only (available at the cash desk)
Ticket reservation: Tel: +49 (0)30 259 93 488 or reservierung[at]jmberlin.de

Türk gibi başla, Alman gibi bitir
A German Mind with a Turkish Heart

Documentary by Murat Şeker (TR 2009, 55 mins, German/Turkish with German subtitles)
On his travels through Germany, the Turkish film director Murat Şeker speaks to German Turks from the creative milieu about being German and Turkish, about subculture and 'defining culture,' and the concept of homeland.

When: 10 October 2011, 7.30 pm
Where: Jewish Museum Berlin, Lindenstr. 9-14, 10969 Berlin, Old Building, ground level, Auditorium
Admission: free with seat ticket only (available at the cash desk)
Ticket reservation: Tel: +49 (0)30 259 93 488 or reservierung[at]jmberlin.de

Wir sitzen im Süden

Documentary by Martina Priessner (D/TR 2010, 88 mins, German/Turkish with German subtitles)
A German call center in Istanbul, a piece of German homeland in a foreign place. The film tells of German Turks who were born in Germany and cannot return there. In the search for security and identity, Germany becomes a place of longing.

When: 31 October 2011, 7.30 pm
Where: Jewish Museum Berlin, Lindenstr. 9-14, 10969 Berlin, Old Building, ground level, Auditorium
Admission: free with seat ticket only (available at the cash desk)
Ticket reservation: Tel: +49 (0)30 259 93 488 or reservierung[at]jmberlin.de