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Bunchi: an Ethiopian-Israeli story (Film Screening, Dinner, and Discussion with Director Esti Wexler)
January 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Join us for a special screening of Bunchi, a powerful short drama by acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Esti Almo Wexler. The film will be screened at Tufts Hillel, followed by a live Q&A with the director. Dinner will be provided.
Esti Almo Wexler is one of the leading voices in contemporary Israeli cinema and one of the most prominent Ethiopian-Israeli filmmakers working today. Following the screening, she will speak about the making of the film, her personal journey, and her experience working as an Ethiopian-Israeli woman in the film industry.
Bunchi tells the story of an Ethiopian-Israeli mother who must confront deeply rooted traditional gender roles as she struggles to protect her family from a growing crisis. With emotional depth and striking intimacy, the film explores themes of motherhood, immigration, cultural identity, and the tensions between tradition and modern life.
This moving and thought-provoking film offers a rare and authentic look into a community and a story that is seldom seen on screen. The screening and conversation with the director promise an engaging evening of cinema, culture, and dialogue.
Sponsored by:
Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies
Charles Smith Endowment Fund
Judaic Studies Program
Hebrew Program
Tufts Hillel
Department of History
Program in Medieval Studies
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