For the 24th year, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival will take attendees through several countries, cultural encounters and historical experiences, all from the comfort of a theater seat.

From Feb. 9-23, the festivalwill show films that that depict the rich nature of Jewish culture in the past, present and future.

Three Valley venues will show films across the festival's two-week span: Harkins Shea 14 in Scottsdale, Harkins Park West14 in Peoria and Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 in Tempe.

This year, the festival will show 32 feature films and 13 short films originating from 14 different countries for a total of 48 screenings of Jewish cinema.

"We try to educate and communicate through the experience of Jewish-themed films to send a message to the community that we all have problems in life," Co-executive Director Jerry Mittelman said. "Whether one is Jewish or not, our films address issues that affect all people."

What to expect at this year's festival

Included in this year's film lineup is “The Keeper," a biographical drama based on the true story of Bert Trautmann, a German soldier and prisoner of war during World War II.

There will also be showings of "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles," the 2019 documentary telling the creative origin story of beloved musical "Fiddler on The Roof."

Following some of the screenings, there will be moderated discussions led by experts in the films' themes. After the screenings of the 2019 documentary "The Spy Behind Home Plate," the film's writer and director, renowned filmmaker Aviva Kempner, will speak to audiences about her films.

Brand new to the festival is a series of short film screenings, which will play before many of the full-length features. Also new this year is a binge-showing of the hit Israeli TV miniseries “Autonomies" and “Tel Aviv on Fire."

Here's how to get tickets

Tickets to the films are available for purchase online at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival website, or at the door on the day of the screening depending on availability. Tickets are $11 for adults, or $13 at the door. Students and active military personnel can purchase tickets for $7 with a valid ID.

Festival passes are also available for $150, which gives access to one of each of the films' screenings.

A complete list of the festival's screening is available on the festival website.

Details: Sunday, Feb. 9- Feb. 23. Participating Harkins theaters. $11 tickets, $150 festival pass. 602-753-9366, www.gpjff.org.

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