On the Town
BY CHRISTOPHER SCHOBERT
A LONG-RUNNING FESTIVAL LEADS FILM OFFERINGS IN
MARCH
IT’S SUMMER MOVIE SEASON! Well, not quite. But March is a time during which
Hollywood blockbusters start popping up with regularity. However, the world of film
screenings is even more enticing. Here are some of the month’s offerings. (Remember to
check buffalospree.com for an updated version of this article featuring additional screenings
and events.)
Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival: Now in its thirty-third year, the BIJFF is
the third-longest-running festival of its kind in North America. That’s an impressive feat,
and just as impressive is the strength of the fest’s offerings. The twelve films presented
in 2018 come not just from the United States and Israel, but also Australia, India, Sweden,
and beyond. This year’s two most notable selections are A Tale of Love and Darkness and
Menashe. Actress Natalie Portman directed the former, which is based on a book by author
Amos Oz. It screens on March 11 and 13. The hugely acclaimed Menashe, a nominee for the
Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, takes place in Brooklyn and is performed
entirely in Yiddish. Visit bijff.com for the full schedule and film details. A festival fundraising
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