So, Golda's War Diaries was pretty good! Considering almost every documentary is heavy on negativity about her, I'd heard that this would be some grand redemption of her legacy.

Well, it does have some big revelations about details of decisions, but she doesn't come up smelling of roses. Really, this was an exclusively war-focused film, her domestic agenda was unmentioned - and considering the title, fair enough!

It felt more like a story of Israel needing someone who could make the least worst decisions in a shitty situation where there were no good decisions, and Golda was the best option of a bad bunch. It achieved making this point by totally throwing Moshe Dayan under the bus, who is given less of the benefit of the doubt.

Worth a watch, for sure, but I feel it's unlikely to change any minds - although it might soften a few hearts.

#JFF2024 #JewishFilmFestival #GoldaMeir #Israel #History #Documentary #YomKippurWar

At the cinema for the first time in years. Here to see a Golda Meir documentary for the Jewish Film Festival, so in this crowd for once I feel young!

#JFF2024 #JewishFilmFestival

Have booked my ticket for the Jewish Film Festival in Manchester! Some fun choices of what to see, but I've opted for Golda's War Diaries. Anyone seen it?

#Jewish #Cinema #Manchester #JewishFilmFestival #JFF2024

The other #JFF2024 obsessive on MDL found a feedback form on their website if you want to big up a few films etc.

"Q18. Would you recommend JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE 2024 to your family and friends?"
😂 😂 😂
"Yes" does not feel sufficient 😉

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN2APwqiWxCexqmUKZxW6gqm1vAY6tNakrg35InkeKCVPzqQ/formResponse

Wedding High

Sometimes endearing comedy with a kitchen sink plot of several people's stories touched on before it dances away again. It's over full but does tie things together and is ultimately heartfelt.

And that's me done with the films for #JFF2024

https://mydramalist.com/710537-wedding-high

Were any of you lovely fedi-folk able to catch some films during the first two weeks of #JFF2024 (films end Tues/Weds, then #JDrama for the rest of the month). I know of two here, besides myself.

What were your favourites?
Mine include We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, My Broken Mariko and The Lone Ume Tree. They all felt authentic and very real, and handled difficult subjects and emotions well.

LAST WEEKEND for the films half of Japan Film Festival Online. End date is Wednesday, but time zones make that effectively Tuesday for many of us.
Many excellent films to choose from. My summaries for most of them are on #JFF2024. Join us on the hashtag to add your thoughts.

From Tuesday/Wednesday, two #JDramas will be available for two weeks.

https://jff.jpf.go.jp/watch/jffonline2024/lineup/

Finally watched BL Metamorphosis, which was the sole reason I was going to do anything with #JFF2024 to begin with - it does a really good job of adapting the manga and tightening it up.

Also watched We're Broke, My Lord!, which is a period comedy-dramedy. (It's not quite black comedy but it's sure dark in places.) Fun, all around, and definitely made some twists and turns.