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Sat. Nov. 6, 8:00 PM	OFJCC	Buy Tickets
Sun. Nov. 7, 3:00 PM	Camera 12	Buy Tickets

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.

Following the film on Saturday, November 6th, meet Larry Weinstein, the director. This is Larry's second visit to the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (he was here 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.

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. Non-teens would pay the full admission to attend - see above for ticket link.

See the Teen Screen page for more details.

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