Movies and TvShows featuring "jewish-community" theme.

Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker, risks his life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He embarks on a race against time to save as many children as possible before the borders close. Years later, haunted by the children he couldn't save, Nicky finds redemption when he meets the surviving adults on a live TV show.

Disobedience is a drama and romance movie set in an Orthodox Jewish community in London. The film tells the story of two childhood friends, Ronit and Esti, who reunite after many years of separation. Their friendship turns into a passionate lesbian relationship, challenging the traditions and expectations of their community. As their love grows, they must face the consequences and hardships of their forbidden relationship.

An Argentinean intelligence agent infiltrates the Jewish community to gather information that is then allegedly used to perpetrate two of the worst terrorist attacks in Latin American history, leaving over 100 dead.

Unorthodox is a TV mini-series that tells the story of a young woman named Esty, who runs away from her arranged marriage in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She travels to Berlin, Germany, where she tries to build a new life and pursue her passion for music. As she integrates into the secular world, Esty faces challenges and discovers her own identity.

Keeping the Faith is a romantic comedy about two best friends, a priest named Brian and a rabbi named Jake, who fall in love with the same woman, Anna. As they navigate their feelings for her, they also struggle with their respective religious commitments and the challenges that come with them.

In this anarchic comedy, a businessman named Victor Pivert is invited to a wedding in Paris. However, chaos ensues when he is mistaken for a rabbi and gets kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries. To escape, he disguises himself as a rabbi and hilarity ensues as he navigates through various comical situations.

In Nazi-occupied France, a group of Jewish deportees are trapped in a concentration camp and face starvation. As the situation worsens, they plan a hunger strike and seek the help of the Vichy government to secure vaccinations for the children in the camp. The story follows their struggle for survival and their fight against the oppressive forces.

Norman Oppenheimer, a small-time New York fixer, befriends an Israeli politician who later becomes the Prime Minister. Norman's life takes a dramatic turn as he navigates the world of politics, power, and deception.

The Song of Names follows the story of two childhood friends, Martin and Dovidl, who share a passion for music. Dovidl, a child prodigy violinist, mysteriously disappears on the night of his highly anticipated concert debut. Years later, Martin begins a search to uncover the truth behind Dovidl's disappearance, leading him on a journey filled with memories, friendship, and the haunting legacy of the Holocaust. As Martin uncovers clues and delves deeper into the past, he discovers the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to heal and connect.

Motti Wolkenbruch, a young Orthodox Jew in Switzerland, is trapped between his strict family and his own desires for love and freedom. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Motti must navigate a world of meddling mothers, mistaken identities, and conflicting traditions. Will he find the courage to break free from his predestined path and embrace his own happiness?

In 'Would I Lie to You?', a person seeks a job and pretends to be Jewish to improve their chances. They get caught up in a rivalry with a businessman and come up with a business idea involving the textile industry. Along the way, they experience cultural clashes, unwanted pregnancy, and falling in love.

When a Tango dancer asks a Rabbi to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem—due to his Orthodox beliefs, he’s not allowed to touch her! But the prize money would save his school from bankruptcy, so they develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith, and the bonds of family and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time in this lighthearted fable.

In the small Jewish community of Fellin, a young man named Simon Magus is shunned and treated as an outcast due to his eccentric behavior. However, things take a turn when Simon discovers he possesses extraordinary supernatural powers. As he navigates the complexities of love, religion, and societal expectations, Simon's life becomes tangled in a series of mysterious events that challenge his beliefs and test his strength. Will he succumb to the temptations of the devil or find redemption through religious conversion?

One of Us is a documentary that follows the lives of three individuals who leave Hasidic Judaism, exploring the challenges they face as they try to integrate into the secular world while dealing with the lingering effects of their past lives. The film delves into themes of religion, identity, abuse, and the pursuit of personal freedom.

When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the treatment of Palestinians, their lives take unexpected turns. Revealing a generational divide, this documentary explores the contentious aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on American Judaism.

The Rabbi's Cat is a humorous and enchanting animated movie that follows the adventures of a cat in a Jewish community in Algeria. The cat, who gains the ability to speak after swallowing a parrot, embarks on a journey with his owner, a rabbi, and encounters various challenges and discoveries along the way. The movie explores themes of inter-religious relationships, racism, family relationships, colonialism, and the clash between religion and science.

The Long Way Home (1997) is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the tumultuous events during the British Mandate for Palestine, post-World War II. The film highlights the Jewish migration, the Jewish-Arab conflict, and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. It delves into the struggles faced by Holocaust survivors, the establishment of internment camps, and the challenges of Jewish refugees. The documentary sheds light on the various factors that influenced this historical period, including colonialism, bigotry, and the struggle for self-determination in the Middle East.

In 1970, a young boy is left with his grandfather's neighbor in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, while his parents go on vacation. As he adjusts to his new surroundings, he becomes immersed in the excitement of the World Cup and forms unexpected friendships within the Jewish community.

Nazi propaganda film about the "Theresienstadt ghetto". The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.

Closeness (2017) is a drama film that revolves around a Chechen couple in Russia. They find themselves caught up in a web of personal and societal issues as they navigate their relationship, loyalty, and identity. The film explores themes of family, culture, and the challenges faced by individuals living in a complex and often harsh environment. It delves into the struggles of the protagonists, their interactions with the Chechen community, and the choices they make that deeply impact their lives.