The Klezmer Project (film)

Argentinian cameraman Leandro makes a living from filming Jewish weddings. At one of his jobs, he falls in love with Paloma, the clarinetist of the wedding band. To seduce her, he pretends to be shooting a documentary film about klezmer, the traditional Yiddish folk music. What Leandro does not know is that his “fake” film project will take him on an unscripted journey throughout Eastern Europe in search of the last remaining klezmer melodies. (KlezCalifornia note: klezmer music is alive and vibrant in numerous places throughout the world, including North America. The film’s portrayal of klezmer as virtually extinct is incorrect).

Two showings: Tuesday, December 17, 1pm and 7pm. The film is 110 minutes.

Part of Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival.