The Dryden will screen The Women's Balcony (Ismach Hatani, Emil Ben-Shimon, Israel 2016, 96 min., DCP, Hebrew w/ subtitles) as part of the Rochester International Jewish Film Festival.

A mishap at a Jerusalem synagogue causes a major rift in a devout community in this rousing, comical feminist narrative about speaking truth to patriarchal power. What begins as a joyous celebration turns into disaster—a battle of the sexes ensues, threatening to tear apart families and friends, husbands and wives, congregational stalwarts. Infused with genuine characters and big-hearted humor, where unity and love are rekindled by a rebellious and progressive spirit. Nominated for five Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor and Actress (Avraham Aviv Alush and Orna Banai).

[source: George Eastman Museum calendar, 2017-Jul-3]