Movies and TvShows featuring "sabbath" theme.
Roald Dahl's The Witches is a fantasy adventure film where a young boy named Luke and his grandmother encounter a group of evil witches. These witches plan to turn all the children into mice using a magic formula. Luke and his grandmother must devise a plan to stop the witches and save the children. With thrilling moments and magical encounters, the movie takes viewers on an exciting journey.
A group of individuals go through different experiences, including a love triangle, in this comedic movie.
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 movie based on the true story of two athletes, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who overcome personal and societal challenges to compete in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Abrahams, a Jewish student at Cambridge University, faces prejudice and discrimination as he strives to prove himself in the world of athletics. Liddell, a devout Christian from Scotland, grapples with his religious convictions and his passion for running. The film explores themes of faith, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.
A police investigation into the kidnapping of a young jewish man takes place over 24 days, in a case that has a strong echo with the Dreyfus affair. The aftermath of this case reveals the actulity of Antisemitism in France today.
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.
In this horror movie, a group of witches perform dark rituals that involve human sacrifice and draining of blood. A young woman is initiated into their coven and must participate in these sinister rituals. As the rituals escalate, she begins to question her decision and searches for a way to escape the clutches of the villainous witches.
During World War II, a carpenter unwittingly becomes the assistant to a mentally disabled Jewish woman who is being targeted by the Nazis.
In the poverty-stricken Russian Empire, a girl's love for a mysterious stranger leads to a tragic vow and a malevolent spirit. With the help of a wise rabbi and the practice of Kabbalah, exorcism is attempted to free the girl from being possessed by the evil spirit known as a dybbuk. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this black and white film explores themes of religion, love, and the supernatural.
Betrayed is a historical drama movie based on a true story set during World War II in occupied Norway. It follows the story of a Lithuanian Jew who escapes a concentration camp and joins the resistance fighters to fight against the German occupation. The movie depicts the hardships faced by the Jewish family and their struggle for survival in a time of Nazi persecution.
Love Hurts is a comedic film that follows the journey of a divorced man in his quest for love and self-discovery. With the help of his assistant, he navigates the challenges of dating, family relationships, and personal growth. Along the way, he encounters an orthodox Jew, karaoke nights, and tight pants.
In 19th century Pittsburgh, an Irish immigrant's unrequited love for a wealthy family's daughter sets off a series of events that will change their lives forever.
Perfect Day is a comedy short that follows the misadventures of a man and his father-in-law as they try to enjoy a peaceful picnic on a Sunday. However, their day is quickly derailed by a series of car troubles, including a flat tire, a broken windshield, and a carjacking. As the chaos ensues, the neighbors get involved and a food fight breaks out. Will they be able to salvage their perfect day or will it all go up in smoke?
The freshly graduated psychiatrist David shall deliver an opinion about young Maddalena, who's on trial for murdering a hunter. She claims she's a witch and acted on behalf of the devil.
A young woman's sexual awakening and her lesbian relationship within a religious society.
A car accident brings chaos to a convent in the West Bank on the Sabbath, stirring up the silence and prohibited behavior of the nuns. As they try to handle the situation, a mother-son relationship, religious tensions, and a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship come into play.
The Edge of the World is set in a remote village on the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The village faces challenges due to its shrinking population and traditional way of life. The story revolves around the conflicts between the old traditions and the modern world, as well as the struggle to adapt to changing times. The villagers must come together to overcome the obstacles they face and preserve their way of life.
A Night on Bald Mountain is an animated horror short film that takes place on Bald Mountain, where a witch conjures up evil spirits and demons in a twisted and haunting display. The film combines unique pinscreen animation with negative footage to create a dark and surreal atmosphere. The story explores themes of darkness, power, and the supernatural.
An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical. Kazablan is an army veteran turned gang leader in the Israeli port of Jaffa who masks his feelings of bitterness with a lot of bravado. He's sweet on Rachel, a young woman who lives with her father and stepmother. The budding relationship scandalizes the neighbors (not to mention Rachel's parents) and infuriates Yanush, a middle-aged shoe store owner who wants Rachel for himself. (Yanush feels he's entitled to marry Rachel since they're both Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European origins, whereas Kazablan is a Sephardic Jew from Morocco.) The neighborhood has something else to worry about besides the antics of Kazablan and his gang: the city wants to tear down their crumbling homes. The residents pool their resources to save their houses, but the money that's collected is stolen. When he's jailed for the theft, Kazablan must find a way to clear himself.
Hester Street is a drama and romance film set in 1890s Manhattan, where a Russian immigrant woman named Hester struggles to adapt to her new life. The film explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. Hester experiences conflicts between traditional values and the changing times, as well as the difficulties of assimilating into American society. Throughout her journey, she encounters love, betrayal, and self-discovery.
The Righteous Judge recreates the events that surround Jesus in teaching the principles of love, forgiveness and righteous judgment. In the story of the adulteress Jesus confronts the Pharisees with the simple phrase, “let him without sin cast the first stone,” and thereby teaches us of God’s immense mercy and grace. Caiaphas, who unrighteously judges a blind man sinful, is contrasted against the gratitude of the blind man when Jesus freely heals him.