Inside Hana's Suitcase
Synopsis
The mystery began when educator Fumiko Ishioka at the Tokyo Holocaust Museum received
a battered suitcase from the Auschwitz Museum with Hana Brady’s name, birthday
and "waisenkind"
(orphan) painted on it. The ensuing quest by the determined Fumiko and her students
to learn the details of Hana’s short life led to the discovery that her older
brother George had survived Thereisenstadt and was living in Toronto. Hana's story is
brought to life through the voices of schoolchildren in Japan, Canada and the Czech
Republic, along with George’s memories, skillfully interwoven with superbly filmed
dramatic reenactments and a moving musical score.
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Teen Screen: Sunday, November 7th
Free Admission, Popcorn and Special Gifts
The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival is
pleased to again sponsor this year's Teen Screen with the
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley. Mark Sunday, November
7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for free admission to "Inside Hana's Suitcase", followed
by a discussion with Larry Weinstein, director of the film.
The free Teen Screen has been a
popular Film Festival program since 2000, and this year itís back at the Camera 12 Theater,
201 S. Second Street, San Jose. For reservations and information, call Jason Goldstein at
408-357-7497 (jason@svjcc.org). This screening will also be open to non-teens at the regular
Festival admission prices.
Support provided by:
 
SPECIAL EVENT
Following the film, meet Larry Weinstein, the director. This
is Larry's second visit to the Silicon Valley Jewish
Film Festival (he was here to speak
in 2006 to speak after his film, "Beethoven's Hair") Another of his production company's
films, "Red Violin", won an Oscar® for Best Music in 2000. Larry will answer questions
about the search for Hana and this special movie. Following the question/answer, there will
be a wine and cheese reception so audience members can meet this internationally acclaimed
film director, one-on-one.
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