MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008.
7:30 p.m. 19th Floor.

THE BAND’s VISIT. Israel/France/USA. 2007. 87 min. In
Director: Eran Korilin.
Cast: Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri.

English/Hebew/Arabic/ with English subtitles

When the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra lands in Israel for an inaugural performance, there is no sight of any welcoming party. This incites the Egyptian musicians to reach their destination on their own. But they take the wrong bus and disembark in a desolate Israeli town. Local people, aware of their distress, invite them to spend the night at their homes and the interaction between the two cultures provides a heartwarming comedy.

All movie screenings are private, non-commercial events restricted to FCCJ members and their guests.

Edwin Karmiol. Movie Committee.