Presented by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities at the Putnam Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport
Admission: Adults - $7; Seniors (60+) & Military - $6; Students - Free.
All films have won multiple awards and all have adult content. For more info, contact (309) 793-1300 or aross@jfqc.org
The German Doctor Sunday, Sept. 7, 4:00 pm
Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them on a long desert road to a small town where the family will be starting a new life. Eva, Enzo, and their three children welcome the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter, Lilith, to his care, not knowing that they are harboring one of the most dangerous criminals in the world. At the same time, Israeli agents are desperately looking to bring the German doctor to justice.
94 minutes - Hebrew/Spanish/German - Thriller/Drama - PG 13 (2013)
Aftermath Sunday, Sept. 14, 4:00 pm
Franek and Jozek Kalina, sons of a poor farmer, are brothers from a small village in central Poland. Franek immigrated to the United States in the 80's, and cut all ties with his family. Only when Jozek's wife arrives in the US, without explanation, does Franek finally return to his homeland. Franek discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue. The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.
104 minutes - Polish - Thriller/Drama - NR (Adult Content) (2013)
Igor & the Cranes' Journey Sunday, Sept. 21, 4:00 pm
Since his parents' divorce, 11-year-old Igor cherishes yearly visits to the Russian countryside to see his dad, Peter, a world-renowned crane specialist. On an expedition, Igor witnesses the birth of hatchling Karl, and vows to watch over him. But when Igor's mom decides to emigrate to Israel, Igor is forced to leave everything behind. Feeling lost and needing his dad more than ever, Igor connects through his father's video blog on the migration patterns of a family of cranes flying from Russia to Africa. In an attempt to draw his father closer and earn acceptance from his classmates, Igor comes up with an extraordinary plan to build a watering hole for Karl and the cranes' stopover in Israel.
90 minutes - Hebrew/Polish/Russian - Family/Adventure - PG-13 (2012)
