Wednesday Watching

Led by Tamar Ilana and Judith Cohen

Documentary “The Key From Spain”

Embark on a captivating journey with us at Wednesday Watching series! This week, we invite you to immerse yourself in the 40-minute documentary, "The Key from Spain," showcasing the remarkable story of Flory Jagoda, a legendary Sephardic singer hailing from Bosnia. Join us for an evening filled with inspiration and cultural richness. Following the documentary, we are delighted to have Tamar Ilana and Judith Cohen lead an engaging conversation, delving into the profound themes explored in the film. Get ready to be part of a beautiful dialogue as we reflect on the extraordinary life and musical legacy of Flory Jagoda.

Would you like to join the rest of the Wednesday Watching series? Here are the details about upcoming dates in March!

March 13

Led by Tamar Ilana and Matt Selick

Film “Flamenco” by Carlos Saura

Join us for our Wednesday Watching and discover “Flamenco” - a documentary that includes performances from some of the best flamenco singers, dancers, and guitarists. With the masterful cinematography of the Oscar-winning director of photography Vittorio Storaro, director Carlos Saura brings with this film the "Light of Flamenco to the World". As part of the program, we will have discussions and performances led by Tamar Ilana and Matt Selick, which promise a memorable evening.

March 20

Led by Judith Cohen and Demetrios Petsalakis

Film “Latcho Drom” by Tony Gatliff

For our third night of Wednesday Watching under the artistic lead of Tamar Ilana, join us to watch “Latcho Drom” ("safe journey"), which is a 1993 French film directed and written by Tony Gatlif. The movie is about the Romani people's journey from north-west India to Spain, consisting primarily of music. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.

Discussions and complementing performances will be offered by Judith Cohen and Demetrios Petsalakis.