Oy, there’s something for everyone!

One of DC’s largest celebrations of international cinema is coming your way May 17-28, and the 27th WJFF brings to town a who’s who of celebrity talent alongside a bumper crop of the hottest up-and-coming indie film stars, in-depth panels, Q&As, parties, and more.

We previewed a small fraction of the offerings in what looks to be a strong festival.

Still from Marzipan Flowers Now in its 26th year, the Washington Jewish Film Festival returns this week to explore gender, identity, sexuality, and artists at work. The Festival kicks off Wednesday, February 24 with its Opening Night presentation of Israel’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award, Baba Joon, and runs for 12 days, presenting 69 films and over 150 screenings, culminating in a Closing Night presentation of Natalie Portman’s directorial debut,…

At the Washington Jewish Film Festival, which kicked off last night, films about gigolos, jews, and—yes—lox highlight this year’s programming.

This post is brought to you by the DCJCC. The best of international cinema returns to Washington as the Washington Jewish Film Festival takes over the capital city for its 24th year, bringing 64 films from 18 countries and 40 filmmaker guests including actor and director John Turturro and legendary Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher. The film festival takes place February 27 – March 9, 2014, and includes world, U.S. and Washington premieres of films from…