Friday, October 29, 2010

Critics are raving about NORA'S WILL!

Mariana Chenillo's award-winning Jewish Mexican comedy NORA'S WILL is now opening in Los Angeles, on the heels of its well-received opening at the prestigious Paris Theatre in New York City. A truly unique tale about lost faith and eternal love, Nora's Will garnered seven Mexican Academy Awards and earned Mariana the honor of being the first female director ever to win the Best Picture award. This is a must see film. But don't take my word for it, read some recent glowing reviews for Nora's Will.

Ken Turan, The Los Angeles Times:
"Tremendously appealing... Most impressive of all is filmmaker Chenillo's ability to make universal a very particular experience, to make something so firmly grounded in Mexico's Jewish community appealing across the board. That's a talent well worth appreciating today and watching out for in the future."
Read the full review here.

Leonard Maltin, Movie Crazy:
"Pitch-perfect... Original, irreverent. I suspect other, flashier foreign films with bigger promotional budgets will capture the lion’s share of media attention this movie season, but I doubt any will surpass this one for pure enjoyment."
Read the full review here.

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com:
"It's winning, funny and carries a sneaky emotional punch. Septuagenarian Mexican TV star Fernando Luján may suddenly become a sex symbol north of the border for his bone-dry performance as José. (He) is magnetic and subtle in every frame."
Read the full review here.

Tom Tugend, The Jewish Journal:
"Highly recommended... A sensitive yet probing examination of mortality."
Read the full review here.

The critical consensus for Nora's Will has been overwhelmingly positive, as shown by the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, where film holds an amazing 94% Fresh rating! Click here to go to Rotten Tomatoes!

Don't miss Nora's Will - Now Playing in New York and Los Angeles!

Find Theaters and Showtimes at www.MenemshaFilms.com.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Nora's Will - The First NY Reviews Are In!

Nora's Will opened this past Friday at the prestigious Paris Theatre in New York City, and the reviews are in! See what New York's critics have to say about this award-winning film!

Marshall Fine, The Huffington Post:
"Chenillo achieves that difficult trick of creating subversive humor, while slowly revealing Jose's long-buried feelings. What starts as a comedy of one man's rebellion against what is expected of him turns into a moving story in which his understanding of his own life blossoms.

That's a rare balancing act, one that Nora's Will achieves with both grace and wit."
Read the complete review here.
Read The Huffington Post's Q&A with writer/director Mariana Chenillo here.

George Robinson, The Jewish Week:
"Superb... joltingly funny. Fueled by the remarkable subtlety of Lujan's performance."
 Jonathan Poritsky, Heeb Magazine:
"A fun, engaging and darkly comical piece worth checking out."
 V.A. Musetto,  New York Post:
"Warm and funny."
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times:
"Mr. Lujan's gruff, honest performance is especially noteworthy... (he) maintains a dignified hold on your attention. A testimony to true love."
 Ilan Stavans, The Jewish Daily Forward:
"Gorgeous... Inspired."
Nick Schager, Time Out New York:
"Surprising... Poignant."
Don't miss Nora's Will - Now Playing!
The Paris Theatre
4 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-688-3800
www.theparistheatre.com

Learn more about Nora's Will at www.MenemshaFilms.com!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

"Nora's Will" Opens in New York City!


The award-winning Mexican Jewish comedy Nora's Will is opening at the prestigious Paris Theatre in New York City tomorrow (Friday, October 15th)! 

Nora's Will is a Mexican Jewish comedy like nothing you've seen before, a truly unique tale about lost faith and eternal love from writer/director Mariana Chenillo. When Jose’s ex-wife Nora dies right before Passover, Jose is forced to stay with her body until it can be buried properly. He soon realizes it's all part of Nora's plan to bring her family back together, leading Jose to reexamine their relationship and rediscover their undying love for each other.

The film was named Mexico’s Best Picture of the Year, taking home seven Mexican Academy Awards. (Mariana Chenillo is the first female director ever to win Mexico's Best Picture award.) Nora's Will has received rave reviews from critics and audiences all over the country. Don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a kind film for yourself!

Opens Friday, October 15th!
The Paris Theatre
4 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-688-3800
www.theparistheatre.com

A few of the wonderful reviews Nora's Will has received from critics around the country:

"One of the best films of the year." - Detroit Jewish News
"Brilliant... Nora's Will is a true find, a strikingly good, literate, emotionally engaging movie that will leave you wanting to see it again." - Montreal Mirror
"Sweet, surprising and satisfying." - Washington Post
"A deft blend of tragedy and comedy." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Warm and entertaining... Chenillo loads the scenario with more Yiddishkeit than a gross of matzo, sure to elicit laughs and knowing nods throughout the Diaspora." – Variety 
“Superb… joltingly funny. Fueled by the remarkable subtlety of (Fernando) Luján’s performance.” – The Jewish Week NY
"Keenly observant." - Minneapolis Star-Tribune 
"A marvelous, low-key comedy of little acts of rebellion." - Orlando Sentinel

Learn more about Nora’s Will at www.MenemshaFilms.com!


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

"Kawasaki's Rose" Chosen As Czech Entry for Academy Awards!

The Czech Republic has chosen Kawasaki's Rose, the award-winning film from preeminent Czech filmmakers Jan Hrebejk and Petr Jarchovsky, as the country's entry for Best Foreign Language Film at this year's Academy Awards. This is the second film in Oscar contention for Hrebejk and Jarchovsky, as their film Divided We Fall was nominated in 2001.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce the final five nominees for Best Foreign Language Film on January 25th. The 2011 Oscars will be awarded in Los Angeles on Feb. 27. Read more in The Hollywood Reporter and Cineuropa.


Friday, July 30, 2010

Menemsha at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival


This weekend, we were delighted to have two Menemsha Films represented in the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: Saviors in the Night, the true story of Marga, a German holocaust survivor, as the opening night film, and Anita, the story a girl with Down syndrome who gets lost in Argentina after the Jewish center bombing, as the centerpiece. To our pleasure, both films were very well received, eliciting standing ovations at the end of each screening.



It’s hard to put into words the magic being at a cinema. I have seen these films many times, but to see them on the big screen was such an invaluable experience. This time, I was not just seeing the films with myself, but instead I was laughing and crying with a whole group of people who were enjoying that same magical experience. And beyond the magic of the theater, the Castro, San Francisco’s historic theater, was an especially pleasurable setting. The huge and gorgeous 1,400 seat architectural gem delivered no disappointment and only added to the excitement of the two screenings.

Our weekend started with the screening of “Saviors in the Night” on Saturday evening. That night we were joined by many important members of the cast and crew. Ludi Boeken, the writer and director of the film, and his lovely w ife; Lia Hoensbroech and Daniel Flieger, both stars in the film; and most importantly, 98 year old Marga Spiegel, the inspiration for the film. It was absolutely enthralling to see Marga there supported by all her beautiful friends and family. Before the screening, her daughter held a small dinner party for her which the Menemsha “crew” was happy to attend. Marga was amazing: friendly, engaging, and astoundingly quick with her feet… and her wit. After the screening, she bravely and energetically answered the questions of Jay Rosenblatt, the festival director, and a very eager audience. I think it is safe to say that anyone who met or came in any sort of contact with Marga was truly touched—I know I was. Overall, the film delivered a message of peace and hope for humanity. Ludi’s one request that night when introducing the film was that the film speak for itself, and in my opinion, the night did not fall short of his expectations.

"Saviors in the Night" Interview


Next on the list of screenings was “Anita”. Once again, we were thrilled to be joined by Alejandra Manzo, the star of the film, and Victoria Shocron, the director of an organization in Buenos Aires that works with people with disabilities. Although Marcos Carnevale, the director of the film, was unable to attend the festival, he sent a message to be read before the screening. He said that he wanted the film to deliver a message about the power of human compassion in a world troubled with hate and adversity. The film and the presence of Alejandra successfully delivered this message. Alejandra was so happy and truly grateful to be able to be part of the making of this film. She spoke about the film as a powerful tool in her adjustment to adulthood. Seeing her up there answering question and making jokes was not only inspiring and moving, but a powerful display of the fact that anyone can do anything if they put their minds to it.

"Anita" Interview


I was so happy to have been able to attend the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, and could not have imagined a better way to finish off my summer internship with Menemsha Films. Although each film was very different and evoked very different emotional experiences from the audience, the messages the films delivered were essentially the same. These films were not just for the Jewish people, or the disabled. They were a beacon of hope. Anyone can be oppressed, hated, or discriminated against. And though we all may come from different backgrounds and realities, in the end, love and compassion shows us that at the core, we are all the same.

The Menemsha Crew (minus Ryan)

For more information on these films, please visit our website at www.menemshafilms.com

Thankss!
Jais

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Nora's Will- Back in Florida THIS FRIDAY!

After tremendous success with its run in South Florida, Nora’s Will, the hilarious Mexican dark comedy, is back by popular demand.



Nora’s Will is the debut film of Mexican writer and director Mariana Chenillo. It’s a dark comedy about tragedy, religion, family, and the surprising way that love manages to find its way back into the life of Jose after his the death of his ex-wife Nora. Many of you may have heard of may have heard of Nora’s Will from its already substantial international acclaim—it won 7 Ariel Awards (the Mexican Academy Award)—or perhaps from its oustandingly successful run in South Florida over the past 3 months. And since then, even more good news has been flowing in!

Matthew Hays of the Montreal Mirror calls Nora’s Will “Extremely rare” and “remarkably understated”, while Steve Persall of the St. Petersburg Times appropriately states that, “Mariana Chenillo's gently tragic, irreverently comical film is a charmer”

To read more of these articles, please visit the webpages at:

Montreal Mirror Review

St. Petersburg Times Review

And, if this wasn’t enough to convince you, the film is one of my personal favorites! So, if you haven’t had the chance to see the film, jump on the opportunity while you still can! Nora’s Will is opening this Friday in theaters in Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, and Tamarac.

Tampa - Regal Citrus Park 20
7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-9471 - Tickets and Showtimes

Sarasota - Regal Hollywood 20
1993 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941)365-2000 - Tickets and Showtimes

Naples - Regal Hollywood 20
6006 Hollywood Drive, Naples, FL 34109
(239) 597-9494 - Tickets and Showtimes

Tamarac - Tamarac Cinema 5
10036 West McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 726-3500 - Tickets and Showtimes

To learn more about this film, watch the trailer:

Or visit our website at www.menemshafilms.com

Friday, July 2, 2010

The Washington Post Designates A Matter of Size as a Critic’s Pick


A review of A Matter of Size written by Rachel Saslow was released in today’s Washington Post, just in time for the film’s opening today at the Avalon Theater in Washinton D.C. With a 3 out of 4 star rating, Saslow had some great things to say.

“That's the fanciful plot of this film about self-acceptance that treats its five main characters with respect. That's not to say the directors, Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor, don't realize that four nearly nude, overweight men stomping around and bear-hugging is a funny sight; they do.”

Needless to say, the film got its message across; hilarious yet heartfelt, and enough so to make it worthy of a Washington Post’s Critic’s Pick.

To read more of this article, please visit:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/a-matter-of-size-sipur-gadol,1162816/critic-review.html

The positive feedback for the film keeps coming, and we hope you will soon be able to add to the excitement!

Check out A Matter of Size today, now playing at the Avalon Theaters in Washington D.C.


Monday, June 28, 2010

Bloggers are Buzzing About A Matter of Size!

A Matter of Size is sizing up for its big opening in Washington D.C. on July 2nd at The Avalon Theater. From what we are hearing, it’s sure to be a big hit. The buzz is beginning, and it seems like everyone has something great to say.

The film is a heart-warming comedy about four men who have struggled with being overweight for their entire lives. Despite their persistent dieting, their weight begins to take a toll on their happiness when they realize that it is literally weighing down on every aspect of their lives: friendships, love lives, and otherwise. But, when they come across the sport of Sumo Wrestling, their lives take a complete turn as they slowly learn to love and accept themselves for who they are.

The film is praised for its uniqueness. Madame Meow from A Daily Dose of Zen Sarcasm says,
“Hilarity, romance, self-discovery and much late-night eating ensue. And at the core, you get to see a fresh and original take on the average fat-person story. I guarantee it's much better than anything Eddie Murphy or Tyler Perry could ever muster up with a fat suit, because the difference here is that there is a sweet, unfussy dignity to the way the story is told.”

To read more from Madame Meow, please visit A Daily Dose of Zen Sarcasm.

Beyond this, the film succeeds in making a hilarious comedy out of an emotional and at times touchy subject. Laura and Caroline from Young DC Living say,

“It is consistently filled with laugh-out-loud moments, even during one of the more “sad” scenes within the film. Regardless of subtitles, the humor and clever writing within the film shine through. The characters are very funny, have great chemistry, and give genuinely heart-felt performances!”

To read Caroline and Laura’s blog, visit them at YoungDCLiving.

Most importantly, the film kindly and tastefully sheds light on one of the more pressing social issues in society today. Margo from D.C. Girl aptly remarks that
“Fat prejudice is still one of the most acceptable forms of prejudice in our society. It was nice to see the characters in this film conquer that, finding acceptance in their own way.”

To read Margo’s blog in its entirety, please visit D.C.Girl@theMovies.

From the looks of it, A Matter of Size is sure to satisfy your taste for comedy, romance, sports, and drama all in a matter of about 90 minutes. We here at Menemsha Films (and I think the bloggers would agree) urge you to find the time to get out and see the film this weekend! It opens Friday, July 2nd at The Avalon Theatre in Washington D.C.

To see more about the film, watch the trailer here:



or visit our website at MenemshaFilms.com.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

"Saviors in the Night" and "Anita" to Headline the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival!!

We are happy to announce that two Menemsha films, Anita and Saviors in the Night, will be represented this year in the San Francisco Jewish Film festival - the first and largest Jewish film festival in the world. The excitement and buzz around this event is especially potent because the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! The executive and program directors of the festival are proud to represent 57 features from more than a dozen countries, and we here at Menemsha are proud to add to the festival’s diversity.


The opening film, Saviors in the Night, is a German-French co-production directed by the Dutch filmmaker Ludi Boeken, and tells the story of a family who bravely risk their lives to hide and save a Jewish family from the Nazi’s. The film is inspired by the memories of Marga Spiegel, a 98-year-old resident of Germany who has kindly accepted an invitation to attend the festival, along with Boeken and actress Lia Hoensbroech.

The centerpiece film of the festival is Anita, an Argentine film directed by Marcos Carnevale. The film tells the story of Anita, a young woman with Down syndrome who gets lost in Buenos Aires after the 1994 bomb attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center. Alejandra Manzo, the actress who plays Anita, will also be attending the first screening, which will be the Northern California premiere of the film.


The Festival runs July 24 to Aug. 9. The main venue is San Francisco's Castro Theatre. Events and screenings also take place at the Roda Theatre in Berkeley, the CineArts @ Palo Alto Square in Palo Alto and the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael. Tickets are on sale now for JFF members and will be available for the general public beginning Friday, June 25.








For more information about these films, please visit our website at www.MenemshaFilms.com.

Friday, June 11, 2010

A Matter of Size to Open in Washington DC

"A Matter of Size" is growing! The fat-friendly film of four lovable sumos-in-training, will soon be shifting its weight to our Nation's Capital, Washington DC.

The film, which stresses self-acceptance, does a delightful job of exposing the "lighter" side of Israeli artistry. And it couldn't come at a better time. Due to recent events (Flotilla), this film, and your support for it, holds weight now more than ever.

It will be opening at the Avalon on July 2nd. You can read a review and watch the trailer here, or learn even more about the film at our website here.



But rest assured Bostononians, your four favorite plus-sized fighters will not be leaving you anytime soon. We recently got confirmation that "AMOS" will continue playing through the summer at the West Newton Cinema!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Hi Everyone!
My name is Jais and I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am interning at Menemsha Films this summer and am very excited to work with the films we are representing. One of the first films I watched was Nora’s Will, a refreshing and heartfelt dark comedy set in Mexico during Passover. I thought the movie was delightful. The film was beautifully shot and seamlessly edited. Beyond that, it managed to deliver a powerful message while still playfully scratching the surface of comedy. Although the film, as demonstrated by the title, is clearly about Nora’s tragic death and the subsequent misfortune which follows it, the overall message of the film went above and beyond the typical “death-in-the-family” story. Instead, the film evolved into a story about reintroducing and rekindling lost passions, whether they are of religion, family, or romance. The unique emotional discovery and reconciliation that occurs in Jose, Nora’s EX (as he never fails to remind us) husband, is an extremely touching example of how love truly stands the tests of tragedy, time, and whatever else might be thrown its way. In my opinion, the film is a must see. The elements of comedy, romance, family, and religion provide something that I think everyone can enjoy and relate to.
You should definitely see it if you get the chance!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Nora's Will: Jewish Journal Article, Hot off the Presses

As expected the Florida Jewish Journal released their article on Nora's Will this morning, however, much to our pleasant surprise, it could not have been better.

The dark comedy that takes place during Passover began its local run with a positive turnout at the Tower Theater in Miami and as a result has since expanded to five other screens in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Mariana Chenillo, the film's director and screenwriter, said that even though the story takes place within the context of the Mexican Jewish community, it is not a story about religion or one meant to reach only a specific audience.


This article appeared in The Florida Jewish Journal as well as 6 other regional issues that will be going out in print on friday.

To read the whole article on the publication's website right now go here

Friday, May 21, 2010

Nora's Will - The Buzz is Beginning

For those of you who still haven't found out about "Nora's Will" (Winner of Mexico's Best Picture along with a bevy of other Ariel's) I am here to alert you that you are quickly running out of reasons as to why.

Just this last saturday The Sun Sentinel, Florida's most popular periodical, published an article that had this to say about Mexico's favorite art-house film:
"Nora's Will" is a dark comedy set in Mexico during Passover, but director and screenwriter Mariana Chenillo says the themes of the story are universal.
"This is a love story that could happen within any family," she said. "The film portrays contemporary Mexico in many ways by showing how we understand death and how we continue to make dead family members part of daily lives."

You can catch the rest of that article here: The Sun Sentinel


But wait theres more!

If you find yourself with some sort of an aversion to The Sun Sentinel (they insulted you and/or your mother, they kicked your dog, they spilled countless gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico etc.) and you can wait until next Tuesday then you can read an article about the film in the Florida Jewish Journal.

But for those of you who just can't wait for Tuesday (and believe me, we at Menemsha know all about impatience)then you can find all the information you need about the film at our website right here: Menemsha Films

So if you're looking for a good reason to get out of the sun for a bit, do yourself a favor and go see a film that is sure to satisfy.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

"A Matter of Size", "Anita" Rock the LA Jewish Film Festival!!


Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor, directors of A Matter of Size, pose with two American Sumo wrestlers on the red carpet at the 2010 Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival!

A Matter of Size was the Opening Night film for this year's festival, and was preceded by a gala event at the Writers Guild Theater. The directors stayed after the film for a Q&A moderdated by Rob Eshman, editor of the Jewish Journal.

Also playing at the LAJFF was Anita, from Argentinian director Marcos Carnevale. This incredible film, also released by Menemsha, was honored with the Audience Award for Best Drama!

Anita is the story of a young woman with Down syndrome who gets lost in Buenos Aires after the 1994 bomb attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center. The film is by renowned filmmaker Marcos Carnevale, director of Elsa and Fred, and stars Academy Award Nominee Norma Aleandro, the "Meryl Streep" of Argentina.

A Matter of Size is now playing in Boston theaters, and is coming soon to Washington, D.C!
Anita is currently playing at film festivals all over the country!

For more information about A Matter of Size and Anita, visit Menemsha Films!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

"Nora's Will" Expanding to Six Theaters in South Florida, Coming Soon to New York!


Nora's Will (Spanish title: Cinco Dias Sin Nora) is a Mexican comedy like nothing you've seen before, a truly unique tale about lost faith and eternal love from first time writer/director Mariana Chenillo. For weeks this award-winning film has been playing to big audiences and rave reviews in South Florida, and now even more people will be able to see this incredible film as Nora's Will expands to theaters in Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth, and continues to play in Miami, Boca Raton and Delray Beach!

Comments and rave reviews keep coming in from South Florida, such as this one from Dr. Alan Berger, Raddock Family Scholar Chair of Holocaust Studies at Florida Atlantic University:

"Nora's Will... combines humor and pathos in telling the story of Jose and Nora."

"The film, by turns poignant and irreverent, traces Jose's reconciling his frayed relationships...One of the many wonderful aspects of this beautiful film is the way it navigates between Jewish particularity and universal appeals. By telling a particular and very human story, Nora's Will addresses common human problems, emotions, and possibilities."


Jonathan Jacobs, author of "Hollywood Screen Spotlight" and editor of ScreenSpotlight.com recently posted his rave review of the film as well:

"For my part as a reviewer, I will emphatically tell you this is a film that will make you laugh, smile, cringe and cry, perhaps all at the same time. Jose’s flashbacks of his touching romantic moments with Nora will melt your heart and turn it sideways. This is one of the most true and wonderful love stories and as such it is also one riddled with guilt and betrayal. We are privy to a slice of real life that is unforgettable. Every character acts their part to perfection and causes this film to be nothing short of spectacular. It is an exposition of conflict in an age of religious and social change and one that we can learn unlimited lessons from. It provides no answers but it suggests so many truths. I offer Nora’s Will my highest recommendation for all audiences. I fell in love with Nora’s young character and she will break your heart like she did Jose’s."


Nora's Will was recently named Best Picture of the Year at Mexico's Academy Awards, and it won the Audience Award at the 2009 Miami International Film Festival. This heart-warming comedy is opening in September at the prestigious Paris Theater in New York City. Don't miss your chance to see this masterful film for yourself!

Opening This Weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, Lake Worth and Delray Beach!

Movies of Delray - Opens 5/7
7421 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 638-0020
Tickets & Showtimes

Movies of Lake Worth - Opens 5/7
7380 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 968-4545
Tickets & Showtimes

Cinema Paradiso - Opens 5/10
503 S.E.6th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 525-FILM
Tickets & Showtimes

Now Playing in Miami, Boca Raton and Delray Beach!

Tower Theater (at Miami Dade College)
1508 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 643-8706
Website

Regal Shadowood 16
9889 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 482-2296
Tickets & Showtimes

Regal Delray Beach 18
1660 South Federal Highway
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 272-2900
Tickets & Showtimes

Watch the trailer for Nora's Will here.

For more information about Nora's Will, and many other quality art house films available from Menemsha Films, please visit our website!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

"Nora's Will" named Best Picture of the Year!!


Nora's Will was the big winner at the 52nd Annual Ariel Awards, held in Mexico City this year on Tuesday, April 13th. The Ariel Awards are Mexico's most prestigious film prize (equivalent to the Academy Awards), and this year the Mexican Film Academy named Cinco Dias Sin Nora (Nora's Will) the Best Picture of the Year!

The film took home awards in 6 other categories as well:

Best Original Screenplay
Best Actor (Fernando Lujan)
Best Supporting Actress (Angelina Pelaez)
Best First Film
Best Original Score
Best Makeup


Writer/Director Mariana Chenillo is the first female director to ever win the Ariel Award for Best Picture. Congratulations to all of the winners! If you'd like to read more about the Ariel Awards, read the articles in The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.



Nora's Will was also recently featured in the Florida Jewish Journal:

Mariana Chenillo, the film's director and screenwriter, said that even though the story takes place within the context of the Mexican Jewish community, it is not a story about religion or one meant to reach only a specific audience.

"This is a love story that could happen within any family and I believe that the fact that it is so specific is what makes it universal," she said." I also think that the film portraits contemporary Mexico in many ways by showing how we understand death and how we continue to make dead family members part of daily lives."


Don't miss your chance to see this award-winning film for yourself! Nora's Will is now playing in Miami, and starts next week in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida!

Now Playing!
Tower Theater (at Miami Dade College)
1508 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33135
(305) 643-8706
Website

Opening April 23rd!
Regal Shadowood 16
9889 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 482-2296

Regal Delray Beach 18
1660 South Federal Highway
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 272-2900

Watch the trailer for Nora's Will here. (Now with English subtitles!)

For more information about Nora's Will, visit Menemsha Films!

Celebrate Israeli Independence This Weekend with "A Matter of Size"!


What better way to celebrate Israeli Independence Day than with fun and laughter! The four wannabe sumo wrestlers of A Matter of Size show that Israelis come in all shapes and sizes, and that Israeli comedies can be "ludicrously funny"! (Variety)

Don't miss your chance to see this heart-warming and hilarious comedy in Boston! A Matter of Size is currently playing at the West Newton Cinema in Newton.

West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street
West Newton, MA
(617) 964-6060
Website

A Matter of Size is coming soon to Beverly, MA! The film will be playing April 27th through April 29th at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre in Beverly.

Cabot Street Cinema Theatre
286 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA
(978) 927-3677
Website

Watch the trailer here.

For more info on A Matter of Size, visit Menemsha Films!

"Saviors" Pleases Crowds Overseas Too!



"Telling the story in German, by Germans and for Germans proved one of the trickiest feats," recalls the Amsterdam-born director, Ludi Boeken, whose own parents survived thanks to the bravery and hearts of farmers.

Tricky nonetheless, it seems to be paying off.

While Saviors in the Night has been tearing through the Film Festival Circuit here, picking up an Audience Award in Pittsburgh, it seems to be doing equally as well internationally.

Just this past week it was screened at the Film Festival in Lyons, France. Playing to a packed house the film won the Audience Award.

The film will continue on its Festival course; screening in Washington D.C., Minneapolis, and Portland next week and in Baltimore on the 28th.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Relieve Your Stress with "A Matter of Size"!


A Matter of Size is on a roll in Boston, with each week bringing in even larger audiences than the last! Don't miss your chance: see this hilarious Israeli comedy (yes, Israeli comedy!!) before it's too late!

If you need even more reasons to see the film Variety calls "ludicrously funny" and EDGE Boston calls "a champion", the West Newton Cinema is holding a special promotion this weekend! If you "go sumo" by purchasing a large popcorn with a ticket to A Matter of Size, you'll receive a special A Matter of Size sumo stress reliever FREE! (while supplies last)

See the film at:
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street
West Newton, MA
(617) 964-6060
Website

Showtimes: 1:15, 6:10

For more info, check out Menemsha Films!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Don't Miss 'Nora's Will' in Miami!


Don't miss your opportunity to see the award-winning Mexican comedy Nora's Will in Miami!

The film, which recently added a fourth week to its run at Miami Dade College's Tower Theater, has been drawing big crowds and earning rave reviews all over Miami. The Miami Herald says:

Choosing humanism over the pitfalls of melodrama and the temptations of the tremendous (a sex toy makes its most innocuous appearance ever), first-time feature director Mariana Chenillo shuffles her chips adroitly -- solid, natural acting; no flashy camera movements; no do-or-die conflicts -- to steer her ultimately pleasing plot to a conclusion as tidy as Nora's apartment and as orderly as her posthumous instructions for Passover dinner.


Watch the trailer for Nora's Will here. (Now with English subtitles!)

Nora's Will is playing at
Tower Theater (at Miami Dade College)
1508 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33135
(305) 643-8706
Website

This Week's Showtimes:
Fri 4/9: 6:30 PM
Sat 4/10: 4:30, 9:30
Sun 4/11: 2:30, 7:30
Tues 4/13: 9:30
Wed 4/14: 6:30
Thurs 4/15: 9:30
Fri 4/16: 9:00

For more information about Nora's Will, visit Menemsha Films!