2027 DATES ANNOUNCED

The Naples Jewish Film Festival returns February 1 through April 5, 2027, for another exciting season of extraordinary storytelling and cinematic excellence. Experience acclaimed Israeli and Jewish films that celebrate culture, inspire conversation and bring our community together.

MONUMENT

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MONDAY, February 1, 2027, 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Israeli Drama, Hebrew with English Subtitles, 113 mins

Based on a true story, Monument stars Jon Voight as renowned Israeli architect Yacov Rechter, commissioned in 1999 to design a memorial honoring fallen soldiers in southern Lebanon. When his son challenges him to honor victims on both sides of the
conflict, their clash becomes a powerful story of family, loyalty, and the elusive hope for peace.

THE LAST CONCERT (FAUSSE NOTE)

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MONDAY, February 22, 2027, 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Psychological Thriller, French with English Subtitles, 90 mins

conductor is confronted by a mysterious admirer whose presence unearths a haunting shared past. As buried secrets emerge, music becomes the backdrop for a gripping confrontation of memory, guilt, and justice.

THE WEDDING ENTERTAINER

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MONDAY, March 8, 2027, 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Dramedy, Hebrew with English Subtitles, 102 mins

This dark comedy follows Moishe, a disgraced Hasidic wedding entertainer desperate to raise $20,000 for his daughter’s wedding. When he gets one last chance to reclaim his former glory, a clash with a younger, flashier entertainer (played by Elon Gold) sends the celebration spiraling into chaos.

ROSENTHAL

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MONDAY, March 17, 202, 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Biopic, German with English Subtitles, 92 mins

In 1978, beloved German television host and Holocaust survivor Hans Rosenthal faced an impossible choice: attend Germany’s first official Kristallnacht remembrance ceremony or host a live broadcast of his hit television show. Torn between his painful past and public success, Rosenthal must confront his conscience in a powerful story of identity, memory, and courage.

BOOKENDS

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MONDAY, April 5, 2027, 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Heartwarming Comedy, English, 99 mins

Presenting SWFL PREMIER! After a painful breakup, aspiring writer Nate moves into his Jewish grandparents’ retirement community, hoping to rebuild his life. What begins as an awkward escape becomes a poignant journey of self-discovery, family connections, and unexpected new beginnings.