Film: "Seven Blessings" (2023) (Part of the Michiana Jewish Film Festival)

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Location: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Film: "Seven Blessings" (2023)

In this bittersweet dramedy that swept the Israeli Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Film, a boisterous Moroccan-Jewish clan reunites for a cross-cultural wedding that surfaces festering secrets. In early '90s Jerusalem, a diverse family celebrates a Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom's union, infusing the occasion with joy, laughter, and a vibrant mix of languages. Yet, as the Seven Blessings ritual unfolds — a week of festive meals honoring the newlyweds — the facade cracks, exposing deep-seated wounds rooted in ancient traditions. With a top Israeli cast and inspired by the filmmaker's multiethnic background, this authentic, enveloping tale delves into a complex web of relationships, culture, and forgiveness amid clashing interpretations of shared memories.

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