Absolutely fantastic movie, and the Jewish aspect isn’t just a facet of the story, or of a character, but completely integral (to my inexpert, non-Jewish eye). It’s one of my favorite movies, for how it approaches philosophical and emotional questions. Layers of Jewish mysticism interlaced with American movie-making metaphors. Full of symbols, mythology, American post-modern doubt through the lens of modern physics, and possible signs and portents. It’s full of love and tenderness for the Schlemiel. Never seen another film like it.
Omg this is so funny. I was thinking of recommending Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl (which is another Barbara Streisand film), and Curb Your Enthusiasm!!
Sidney Lumet's \*A Stranger Among Us\* (1992)
\*Hester Street\*(1975) has an oscar nominated performance from a young Carol Kane
\*Waltz With Bashir\* (2008)
\*The Frisco Kid\* (1979)
\*Disobedience\* (2017)
\*Leona\* (2018)
\*Footnote\* (2011)
\*Uncut Gems\* (2019)
are some I haven't seen mentioned yet
If it's any consolation, the writer/director Emma Seligman is Jewish and pretty much made the film for Rachel to star in since the original short also featured Rachel Sennott in the lead. I would assume everything is all good if Seligman didn't have a problem
What would constitute a Jewish film? A film about Judaism or a film where characters are Jewish? Something else?
Life During Wartime is partly about a Jewish family, and faith is discussed, debated, and used as a backdrop for the film, and it was one of my first Criterion purchases.
I'm looking for films to help me explore my Judaism without delving into the trauma of the holocaust cause truly all I know about my history is we were slaves then they tried to erase us.
Not the place for this, bud. I thought at first you asked out of genuine curiosity, in which case, fine— we could all be curious and learn something new. But it now seems like you brought it up to disprove a point. Let’s keep it criterion.
Agreed. All this back and forth about Jews being/not being slaves in Egypt is kind of absurd (I’m Jewish). Everyone is seemingly forgetting about non-ancient history where Jews were ghettoized and then driven out of many countries. There’s quite a lot of history beyond ancient Egypt. Stop mansplaining OP folks.
Lmao Haaretz is not a shitty source it’s a major newspaper. The Jews (my people) probably weren’t actually slaves in Egypt. It’s cool man. It was thousands of years ago anyway that’s just lore. It has been discussed at my Seder table many a time don’t worry. There’s really no need to get hyper defensive about a topic you don’t know much about.
Okay fine I’ll do it for you https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2017-04-11/ty-article/were-jews-ever-really-slaves-in-egypt/0000017f-e4ab-d9aa-afff-fdfb9a4b0000?_amp=true
Oy vey. Here’s another article from the same website which says they were slaves. Either way, your link to an article from a college student doesn’t change my mind.
Read both articles and it seems that from an objective point of view the Exodus story probably never happened. It says that there were definitely Semitic slaves in Egypt but no evidence of Yahweh worshipping Jews. And obviously no Egyptian record of miracles, plagues, or a mass Exodus.
Yes, based on two random articles from the same site. I don’t care either way, but my point was that you can find an article for anything. The information that exists, mostly says Jews were slaves in Egypt. I’m not seeing anything conclusive that’s going to make me preach that they were not.
Self hating Jew then… Slavery in Egypt at this point is a collective memory, a cultural triumph. Even if it weren’t true, it is. By it’s significance to everything after and to Jewish identity. From one jew to another, better keep the theories to yourself
Todd Solondz films often feature Jewish people/families. Storytelling (2001, esp. the latter half), Palindromes (2004), and Dark Horse (2011) come to mind. He also did, as someone else has already mentioned, Life During Wartime (2009), which is a sequel of Happiness (1998), although I don’t think Happiness deals with Judaism as much as the others.
But of a stretch, but call me by your name… Judaism isn’t a central theme but the main characters are Jewish, and it plays an important part in them finding themselves and exploring who they are
Call me by your name is one of my favorite movies that and the play Angels in America has been responsible for me rethinking about my relationship with Judaism.
Spielberg identifying with the ideal of suburban life and how that excludes his Jewishness. Don’t know why I was downvoted for that, wasn’t meaning to come off as antisemitic. Sheesh
I scrolled way too far for this answer. The _Jews on Film_ podcast did an episode on this, which I listened to since I follow the guest, Julie Sugar, on Tiktok (she is teaching her children both Yiddish and English).
I second “Hester Street.” Kanopy has a bunch Yiddish-language films from the thirties and forties that are interesting—“The Dybbuk” (Polish film) is really eerie, while “Tevye” (American) is an interesting forerunner to “Fiddler on the Roof” and “American Matchmaker,” “Her Second Mother,” and “Overture To Glory” are good examples of American Yiddish theater/vaudeville.
Look, I’d give the OP a pass. I had absolutely no idea what you meant either (and would have been buried in results for the show about Jesus had I looked it up) and it’s **very** common to troll with stuff like this.
(Also, people are upset by this but someone seriously suggested _The Last Temptation of Christ_.)
Hi all, this is a great question, and I was wondering when you guys are recommending "Jewish" movies what are you considering "Jewish." For instance, Curb Your Enthusiasm was recommended. Is that a Jewish show? Or just a comedy with the main actor being Jewish?
I've been watching Jewish TV shows on Netflix like Fauda but they come from Israel. Before anyone attacks me I am genuinely curious what is making the list and what is the criteria being used to make that list? Like does it simply have to be a movie or show with Jewish actors? Or is there a Jewish message? Also, Uncut Gems another one. Why is this on the list because Adam Sandler is Jewish? This movie has a lot of non-Jewish actors. Please no disrespect.
I have been recently watching a lot of holocaust survivor stories on youtube. I also recently watched Sophie's Choice great great movie. But, I agree it would be cool to watch Jewish movies with a non-holocaust message as a diversion from the deep rabbit hole I am currently in about the holocaust.
I hope no one takes this the wrong way. No anger or disrespect in my message. Thank you.
Great recs. Other Israeli films worth checking out of the top of my head:
- Late Marriage
- Nina’s Tragedies
- The Band’s Visit
- Turn Left at the End of the World
Edit: not sure why they deleted their comment but pretty sure they recommended Waltz with Bashir, Lebanon, and Beaufort. Those are all military movies I haven’t watched in over a decade so maybe they thought better of the rec but I remember them all pretty fondly.
The Fablemans (2022), Spielberg, for a recent good movie, but if you don't know Woody Allen I suggest you to watch his movies. You'll find the Jewish and New Yorker comedy at its purest form. I'll suggest you some movies:
- Love and Death (1975)
- Annie Hall (1977)
- Manhattahn (1979)
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
- Deconstructing Harry (1997)
In my opinion Annie Hall and Hanna and Her Sisters in particular are perfect for you. The Jewish comedy is one of the funniest in the whole world (even Billy Wilder, another classic director of American comedy, is jew and his comedies are innervated by splendid Jewish jokes. I suggest you "Some Like It Hot" for the ending, if you don't know it yet. The joke at the ending is 100% Jewish joke).
I suggest you a book too, "Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth. That "complaint" is totally inscribed into the Jewish culture of the author (Roth is jew, New Yorker, and born in 30s, like Allen).
>I suggest you a book too, "Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth. That "complaint" is totally inscribed into the Jewish culture
"Complaint" is used in at least two senses. Yes, Jews are known for kvetching, but complaint is also an older term for a medical issue and Portnoy has a gargantuan libido that he can't control.
I'm cheating--this is a show--but *The Patient* with Steve Carrell Is SO well done, and the Judaism themes are expertly interwoven and show a variety of perspectives within the community.
To Dust! It has some humorous and surprisingly poignant moments of reflection on the nature of death, both within the Jewish faith and in the realm of Jewish culture.
I dont think any film has ever been so close to capturing the unique anxieties and morose nature of growing up in a Jewish environment - in the way A Serious Man has.
Also most of Woody Allens works, specifically Crimes and Misdemeanors or Hannah and Her Sisters
Also also, Albert Brook’s early works are more zeitgeists than championed jewish works, but he really emulates yiddish/jewish humour in them
Any Mel Brooks film oozes Judaism, even though they're rarely ABOUT Jews - my favorite is Young Frankenstein
Yentl and Fiddler on the Roof are favorites of mine too- not about the holocaust but not necessarily free from trauma- but is anything Jewish free from trauma?
Also check out Mike Nichols' Angels in America miniseries!!! An excellent filmed adaptation of one of the greatest plays ever written.
Histoires d'Amerique (1989) and Down There (2006), both by Chantal Akerman. The first film has some material on the Holocaust, but that isn't its main focus.
everyone's journey into understanding their judaism is different but these are the ones that helped me!
\- Yentl, Barbra Streisand pretends to be a man in order to study at a religious school.
\- Crossing Delancey, romcom about a woman choosing between a WASP-y author or the jewish pickle man her bubbe set her up with.
\- The Chosen, two Brooklyn kids, one haisidic and one reformed become friends.
\- Indignation, a college boy struggles with his faith while trying to date in college and suffers a moral crisis
\- Girlfriends, a photographer struggles when her best friend ends up in a serious relationship.
\- A Serious Man, a husband has a profound and comedic moral, existential crisis
\- Homicide, a homicide detective looks into the murder of a jewish candy shop owner
\- not a movie per se but The World According to Shalom Aleichem is a trio of plays filmed for television and all of them are very good. You can find it on Youtube!
I would argue “Casablanca.” Jewish director employed many real escapees of the nazis, including S Z Sakall (sp?) & croupier: French-Jewish actor Marcel Dalio.
Behind the scenes, Bogie’s chess game was an authentic long-distance one with a Jewish serviceman. A lifelong Judeophile, Bogie’s great love was Lauren Bacall (neé Betty Peretsky, cousin of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres), with whom he had a son & daughter. He named her Leslie after his great friend, Leslie Howard, a British-Hungarian Jew.
Girlfriends Hannah and Her Sisters Once Upon a Time in America The Meyerowitz Stories Barton Fink Licorice Pizza
I thought you said you were a writer
You’re a goddamned write-off!
Licorice Pizza? Is Valentine Jewish?
No the main girl is
Oh duh don’t know how I forgot about the circumcision line
A Serious Man.
Great movie!
This is the answer right here. Nothing captured the life of a white Jewish person in the American suburbs quite as well as A Serious Man.
Came here to recommend this one, such a gem
Look at the parking lot, Larry!
"What's going on?"
Absolutely fantastic movie, and the Jewish aspect isn’t just a facet of the story, or of a character, but completely integral (to my inexpert, non-Jewish eye). It’s one of my favorite movies, for how it approaches philosophical and emotional questions. Layers of Jewish mysticism interlaced with American movie-making metaphors. Full of symbols, mythology, American post-modern doubt through the lens of modern physics, and possible signs and portents. It’s full of love and tenderness for the Schlemiel. Never seen another film like it.
Fiddler on the Roof, Yentl, and it’s not a movie but Curb Your Enthusiasm
Omg this is so funny. I was thinking of recommending Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl (which is another Barbara Streisand film), and Curb Your Enthusiasm!!
Wow—Wonder Twin powers activate haha
Form of an ice menorah!
Mazel tov 🎊
I love Yentl
Sidney Lumet's \*A Stranger Among Us\* (1992) \*Hester Street\*(1975) has an oscar nominated performance from a young Carol Kane \*Waltz With Bashir\* (2008) \*The Frisco Kid\* (1979) \*Disobedience\* (2017) \*Leona\* (2018) \*Footnote\* (2011) \*Uncut Gems\* (2019) are some I haven't seen mentioned yet
“Disobedience “ doesn’t get the credit it deserves
Waltz With Bashir is heartbreaking
Yeah. I only watched about half, then clicked through the rest.
Hester Street also recently got a 4k restoration
Frisco Kid is so underrated! Everyone I’ve shown it to has loved it
Agree, the Footnote is an excellent film! Was looking to see if anyone would mention it
"Jews and colon cancer. What is that? I thought we were the Chosen People." \-Howard Ratner
uncut gems!
Uncahgahms
Shiva Baby
One of my favorites.
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If it's any consolation, the writer/director Emma Seligman is Jewish and pretty much made the film for Rachel to star in since the original short also featured Rachel Sennott in the lead. I would assume everything is all good if Seligman didn't have a problem
And the wife is Jewish!
What would constitute a Jewish film? A film about Judaism or a film where characters are Jewish? Something else? Life During Wartime is partly about a Jewish family, and faith is discussed, debated, and used as a backdrop for the film, and it was one of my first Criterion purchases.
I'm looking for films to help me explore my Judaism without delving into the trauma of the holocaust cause truly all I know about my history is we were slaves then they tried to erase us.
Might be much better to just read a book or 2
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Literally the forced labor during the holocaust
Work camps
Egypt.
https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2017-04-11/ty-article/were-jews-ever-really-slaves-in-egypt/0000017f-e4ab-d9aa-afff-fdfb9a4b0000?_amp=true
Not the place for this, bud. I thought at first you asked out of genuine curiosity, in which case, fine— we could all be curious and learn something new. But it now seems like you brought it up to disprove a point. Let’s keep it criterion.
This guy is asking to learn about Jewish history, I think he should probably know this.
“Hey can I get some movie recs” “No but I can invalidate you and use a shitty source to justify bein a deekhead” “How bout just the movies thanks…”
Agreed. All this back and forth about Jews being/not being slaves in Egypt is kind of absurd (I’m Jewish). Everyone is seemingly forgetting about non-ancient history where Jews were ghettoized and then driven out of many countries. There’s quite a lot of history beyond ancient Egypt. Stop mansplaining OP folks.
Lmao Haaretz is not a shitty source it’s a major newspaper. The Jews (my people) probably weren’t actually slaves in Egypt. It’s cool man. It was thousands of years ago anyway that’s just lore. It has been discussed at my Seder table many a time don’t worry. There’s really no need to get hyper defensive about a topic you don’t know much about.
Sorry I forgot your Seder convos were the hinge of Jewish culture and history. What was I thinking?
In Egypt.
I’m saying this as a Jewish person, I think you should Google that.
Why would I need to google that?
Okay fine I’ll do it for you https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2017-04-11/ty-article/were-jews-ever-really-slaves-in-egypt/0000017f-e4ab-d9aa-afff-fdfb9a4b0000?_amp=true
Oy vey. Here’s another article from the same website which says they were slaves. Either way, your link to an article from a college student doesn’t change my mind.
Read both articles and it seems that from an objective point of view the Exodus story probably never happened. It says that there were definitely Semitic slaves in Egypt but no evidence of Yahweh worshipping Jews. And obviously no Egyptian record of miracles, plagues, or a mass Exodus.
Yes, based on two random articles from the same site. I don’t care either way, but my point was that you can find an article for anything. The information that exists, mostly says Jews were slaves in Egypt. I’m not seeing anything conclusive that’s going to make me preach that they were not.
Self hating Jew then… Slavery in Egypt at this point is a collective memory, a cultural triumph. Even if it weren’t true, it is. By it’s significance to everything after and to Jewish identity. From one jew to another, better keep the theories to yourself
a film with Adam Sandler in it
Pi
Kino released a great film collection called The Jewish Soul. Worth checking out.
The Golem (1920)
Spaceballs :)
the schwartz
Todd Solondz films often feature Jewish people/families. Storytelling (2001, esp. the latter half), Palindromes (2004), and Dark Horse (2011) come to mind. He also did, as someone else has already mentioned, Life During Wartime (2009), which is a sequel of Happiness (1998), although I don’t think Happiness deals with Judaism as much as the others.
Crossing Delancey
Pickle man!
The Producers (1967)
But of a stretch, but call me by your name… Judaism isn’t a central theme but the main characters are Jewish, and it plays an important part in them finding themselves and exploring who they are
Call me by your name is one of my favorite movies that and the play Angels in America has been responsible for me rethinking about my relationship with Judaism.
Oh! Nice! ❤️ I love the influence films have on our lives 😍
That's what film is all about.
Ushpizin and Pi.
+1 for Ushpizin. A great film about Sukkot
I'm excited about the re-release and technical upgrade of Pi
Yes, Ushpizin.
Mamet’s Homicide. Gloria. Wet Hot American Summer.
\+1 on Homicide. Underrated film in the collection despite starring Macy and Mantega and being directed by Mamet
“You’re not invited to my birthday party.”
The Fabelmans
It’s one of the best Jewish reps in years.
There house being the one without Christmas lights really says a ton
What does it say?
Spielberg identifying with the ideal of suburban life and how that excludes his Jewishness. Don’t know why I was downvoted for that, wasn’t meaning to come off as antisemitic. Sheesh
Anything by Woody Allen
Crossing Delancey!
Delancey
Thanks! Spelling has never been my best
The Big Lebowski
"And I sure as shit, DON'T FUCKING ROLL ON SHOMER SHABBOS!"
I scrolled way too far for this answer. The _Jews on Film_ podcast did an episode on this, which I listened to since I follow the guest, Julie Sugar, on Tiktok (she is teaching her children both Yiddish and English).
Yentl
Cha Cha Real Smooth
Jews! In! Space!
I second “Hester Street.” Kanopy has a bunch Yiddish-language films from the thirties and forties that are interesting—“The Dybbuk” (Polish film) is really eerie, while “Tevye” (American) is an interesting forerunner to “Fiddler on the Roof” and “American Matchmaker,” “Her Second Mother,” and “Overture To Glory” are good examples of American Yiddish theater/vaudeville.
Overture to Glory ❤️ So happy to see Moish Oysher get some love here. What an unbelievable and under-remembered talent!
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Stuff about Jesus is not Jewish. I'm gonna assume your dumb and not hateful.
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Im sorry there is a Jesus show called the chosen.
How old are you?
23, you?
Would’ve guessed 13.
Why?
Because freaking out on someone the way you did indicates a maturity level of a child.
Look, I’d give the OP a pass. I had absolutely no idea what you meant either (and would have been buried in results for the show about Jesus had I looked it up) and it’s **very** common to troll with stuff like this. (Also, people are upset by this but someone seriously suggested _The Last Temptation of Christ_.)
*you're
The first “talkie”, The Jazz Singer has major Jewish themes and plot points. He wants to be a jazz singer instead of a cantor.
Girlfriends
Prince of Egypt, Ten Commandments, exodus
Hey, how about Quiz Show?
Annie Hall
i’m not jewish so i can’t speak to its accuracy, but i enjoyed the vigil (2019)! yiddish language horror film about a young man acting as a shomer
The apartment: it’s technically a Christmas movie, but it is the one of the most culturally Jewish movies ever
Hi all, this is a great question, and I was wondering when you guys are recommending "Jewish" movies what are you considering "Jewish." For instance, Curb Your Enthusiasm was recommended. Is that a Jewish show? Or just a comedy with the main actor being Jewish? I've been watching Jewish TV shows on Netflix like Fauda but they come from Israel. Before anyone attacks me I am genuinely curious what is making the list and what is the criteria being used to make that list? Like does it simply have to be a movie or show with Jewish actors? Or is there a Jewish message? Also, Uncut Gems another one. Why is this on the list because Adam Sandler is Jewish? This movie has a lot of non-Jewish actors. Please no disrespect. I have been recently watching a lot of holocaust survivor stories on youtube. I also recently watched Sophie's Choice great great movie. But, I agree it would be cool to watch Jewish movies with a non-holocaust message as a diversion from the deep rabbit hole I am currently in about the holocaust. I hope no one takes this the wrong way. No anger or disrespect in my message. Thank you.
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Great recs. Other Israeli films worth checking out of the top of my head: - Late Marriage - Nina’s Tragedies - The Band’s Visit - Turn Left at the End of the World Edit: not sure why they deleted their comment but pretty sure they recommended Waltz with Bashir, Lebanon, and Beaufort. Those are all military movies I haven’t watched in over a decade so maybe they thought better of the rec but I remember them all pretty fondly.
8 crazy nights
Please don’t watch this one
The Fablemans (2022), Spielberg, for a recent good movie, but if you don't know Woody Allen I suggest you to watch his movies. You'll find the Jewish and New Yorker comedy at its purest form. I'll suggest you some movies: - Love and Death (1975) - Annie Hall (1977) - Manhattahn (1979) - Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) - Deconstructing Harry (1997) In my opinion Annie Hall and Hanna and Her Sisters in particular are perfect for you. The Jewish comedy is one of the funniest in the whole world (even Billy Wilder, another classic director of American comedy, is jew and his comedies are innervated by splendid Jewish jokes. I suggest you "Some Like It Hot" for the ending, if you don't know it yet. The joke at the ending is 100% Jewish joke). I suggest you a book too, "Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth. That "complaint" is totally inscribed into the Jewish culture of the author (Roth is jew, New Yorker, and born in 30s, like Allen).
>I suggest you a book too, "Portnoy's Complaint" by Philip Roth. That "complaint" is totally inscribed into the Jewish culture "Complaint" is used in at least two senses. Yes, Jews are known for kvetching, but complaint is also an older term for a medical issue and Portnoy has a gargantuan libido that he can't control.
Oh cool, thank you, English isn't my first language and I didn't catch the medical nuance in that word
A Serious Man is the right answer. Recently, I liked An American Pickle
The Golem: How He Came into the World It’s an early horror film about Jewish folklore.
Synonyms. The Gatekeepers. Munich.
I'm cheating--this is a show--but *The Patient* with Steve Carrell Is SO well done, and the Judaism themes are expertly interwoven and show a variety of perspectives within the community.
Munich 2005
*Barton Fink* *An American Tail* series *Talk Radio* *Garden State*
Menashe (2017) is good
I've seen it. The blurb on the poster is hilarious (he's anything but orthodox)
Aronofsky’s first film Pi has some Judaism in it.
I’ve never seen it but fill the void (2012) was described in one of my film textbooks. It looks interesting.
Yentl (1983)
Annie hall A serious man The jazz singer (1927) Uncut gems
Avalon and Fabelmans would fit that
Jaws
Angels In America has some elements.
Hester Street, an oldie
Uncut Gems
Spaceballs
if The Fabelmans counts then yeah
The Fabelmans
The Last Temptation of Christ
??
oh man, if I have to explain this....
Straight up not a Jewish film my dude.
Pssst. Here's a secret. Christ was a Jew. The film chronicles his struggles with the Jewish orthodoxy at the time, among other things.
Boy are you in luck
*Shoah*
*not about the holocaust*
Oops
Isn’t it shorter to list movies that aren’t Jewish?
Where's Papa?, You Don't Mess With the Zohan, and don't miss The Hebrew Hammer !
Donny's Bar Mitzvah.
Ben hur
The house of rothschild.
Hereditary. It does deal with basically everything you are trying to avoid, but only in subtext.
Ahed’s Knee
To Dust! It has some humorous and surprisingly poignant moments of reflection on the nature of death, both within the Jewish faith and in the realm of Jewish culture.
Menashe
The Disputation (1986) The Quarrel (1991) Crossing Delancey (1988) A Price Above Rubies (1998)
the original Little Shop of Horrors from 1960
also the better Little Shop of Horrors from 1986
David Mamet's ***Homicide***
I think Kino did a box set for early Jewish films
Uncut Gems and The Meyerowitz Stories! Both wonderful
Menashe
The Fabelmans and Shiva Baby
Homicide!
Shiva baby
God on trial is amazing. Really recommend
Crossing Delancy. It’s likely getting a criterion release soon!
Delancey
Shiva Baby is pretty Jewish
Kippur (2000) Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer (1955)
Shiva Baby 2020
School Ties The Chosen
uncut gens
Shiva Baby if you want somthing light and kinda perfect. Like no one would say it’s a top 2020 film but also...Not sure what could make it “better”
The Angel Levine Lies My Father Told Me Bye Bye Braverman
\- Dr Klein \- Armageddon Time
*Norman* with Richard Gere was a nice surprise a few years back. Set in NYC, plenty of Hebrew spoken
Menashe is great
Hebrew Hammer
I really didn’t like it, but last year’s Armageddon Time
Shiva baby!!
I dont think any film has ever been so close to capturing the unique anxieties and morose nature of growing up in a Jewish environment - in the way A Serious Man has. Also most of Woody Allens works, specifically Crimes and Misdemeanors or Hannah and Her Sisters Also also, Albert Brook’s early works are more zeitgeists than championed jewish works, but he really emulates yiddish/jewish humour in them
Not criterion but prince of egypt
Wet Hot American Summer technically
Any Mel Brooks film oozes Judaism, even though they're rarely ABOUT Jews - my favorite is Young Frankenstein Yentl and Fiddler on the Roof are favorites of mine too- not about the holocaust but not necessarily free from trauma- but is anything Jewish free from trauma? Also check out Mike Nichols' Angels in America miniseries!!! An excellent filmed adaptation of one of the greatest plays ever written.
Crossing Delancey, by the same director who made Hester Street.
Histoires d'Amerique (1989) and Down There (2006), both by Chantal Akerman. The first film has some material on the Holocaust, but that isn't its main focus.
everyone's journey into understanding their judaism is different but these are the ones that helped me! \- Yentl, Barbra Streisand pretends to be a man in order to study at a religious school. \- Crossing Delancey, romcom about a woman choosing between a WASP-y author or the jewish pickle man her bubbe set her up with. \- The Chosen, two Brooklyn kids, one haisidic and one reformed become friends. \- Indignation, a college boy struggles with his faith while trying to date in college and suffers a moral crisis \- Girlfriends, a photographer struggles when her best friend ends up in a serious relationship. \- A Serious Man, a husband has a profound and comedic moral, existential crisis \- Homicide, a homicide detective looks into the murder of a jewish candy shop owner \- not a movie per se but The World According to Shalom Aleichem is a trio of plays filmed for television and all of them are very good. You can find it on Youtube!
Shiva Baby is one of my favorite
The hourglass sanatorium
Shiva Baby follows a Jewish family and was really great and stressful
The Heartbreak Kid Quiz Show Uncut Gems
I would argue “Casablanca.” Jewish director employed many real escapees of the nazis, including S Z Sakall (sp?) & croupier: French-Jewish actor Marcel Dalio. Behind the scenes, Bogie’s chess game was an authentic long-distance one with a Jewish serviceman. A lifelong Judeophile, Bogie’s great love was Lauren Bacall (neé Betty Peretsky, cousin of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres), with whom he had a son & daughter. He named her Leslie after his great friend, Leslie Howard, a British-Hungarian Jew.