(Jewish Group) Atlanta Jewish Film Festival hits theaters Feb. 13-26

The 24th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) will run Feb. 13-26 at various theaters across the metro Atlanta area.

This year’s festival includes more than 60 films from 20 different countries, according to a press release. After the initial run of the festival, the festival will offer a special streaming encore from Feb. 27-March 7 with 32 films available to watch online.

The first night of the festival will kick off with a screening of the film “Irena’s Vow,” based on the true story of a Nazi’s housemaid who risked her life to save Polish Jews during World War II. The screening will take place at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, and actress Sophie Nelisse (“Yellowjackets”), actor Dougray Scott (“Ever After,” “Mission: Impossible 2”) and Irena’s daughter Jeannie are expected to attend.

In collaboration with The National Center for Jewish Film, the festival will also include a screening of a digitally restored silent film called “Breaking Home Ties” accompanied by a live performance of its new score, according to the release.

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