orthodox jewish
10 movies and shows
Disobedience
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
Louis Theroux: The Settlers
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
14 years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank.
Standing Up
Tue, 08 May 2018
An ultra-Orthodox Jew, a couch surfing custodian, and a personal injury lawyer - risk everything to find their voices on the cutthroat New York comedy scene.
Barren
Thu, 08 Sep 2022
A childless young ultraorthodox couple faces a crisis after a traumatic treatment for barrenness. When the difference between good and bad is unclear, the family must deal with unresolved secrets that raise fundamental questions about religion and faith.
Exit
Sun, 24 Sep 2017
The film accompanies two women who have left the Jewish ultra-orthdox community. While Sara is still struggling with the consequences of her pullout, Heidi is already fighting for the rights of women who have the courage to take this step.
The Song of Names
Wed, 25 Dec 2019
A man searches for his childhood best friend, a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust, who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance.
The Wedding Plan
Sun, 25 Dec 2016
Michal is 32 years old. She became religious 12 years ago, and only now is she getting married. A month before the wedding, while checking out the catering for the event, the groom has a change of heart and the wedding is called off. Michal feels she’s unable to go back to ordinary life, to the usual course of matchmaking. She feels this is the moment to change something very basic in her personality. A simple belief that God is good and sweet; that He wants to give and is only waiting for her to wish it. Michal goes on a month-long journey lasting up to the planned wedding day: “I have the venue, the dress, the apartment; God can easily come up with my groom.”
Mali 2: People Like "Her"
Mon, 06 Apr 2015
Mali is Back in MALI 2! What's in the future for... A heartwarming dramedy with a powerful message written and directed by Malky Weingarten ––––– Like other girls her age, Mali (Mimi Friedman) wants to get engaged too. But- Her aunt (Sarah Hurwitz) thinks she's not ready... Her mother (Malky Weingarten) thinks it's all too overwhelming...... Mrs. Tweezers (Malky Knofler) thinks she just needs to push a little more and she will be a big shadchan..... Hold on for an emotional and fun ride, as our lovable Mali learns that balancing life's challenges, is harder than balancing on high heeled shoes.
One Winter Night
Fri, 13 Dec 2019
An Orthodox Jewish mother and her daughters fall prey to the malevolent forces that preside over a rural community.
Mali
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
A Class that didn't Know what to call her, Sisters that didn't know she existed, A Family that didn't know if they should hide it, And strangers who don't know what to make of it