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Eight entries compete for the Gershon Klein Feature Film Award. Named after the Berlin cinema pioneer.

Feature films that deal with Jewish life and culture in the past, present and future. In which Jewish characters and themes essentially carry the plot and which originate from Jewish filmmakers. Preference will be given to German premieres. The films submitted should not have had a theatrical release, television broadcast or streaming premiere in Germany before the JFBB. The production year of the films should not be older than 2021.

The prize will be awarded to the director by an international festival jury and comes with prize money of 3000 EUR.

In general all films are shown with German and English subtitles. Please refer to the information provided with each film for the respective language version.

A colourful mix of genres. The special cinema of the JFBB.

In general all films are shown with German and English subtitles. Please refer to the information provided with each film for the respective language version.

Nosh Nosh means "treats" in Yiddish. But these short films are neither snacks for in-between meals nor a greeting from the kitchen. They are works of art in their own right. They are sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet and always full of thematic and formal diversity. The cuisine is international. It tastes good to everyone and fills you up. Nosh Nosh, in other words.

In general all films are shown with German and English subtitles. Please refer to the information provided with each film for the respective language version.