Ruth Films

North American Premiere: A DOLL NAMED GLICK

We are pleased to announce the upcoming premiere screenings for Uta Arning’s 11-minute short film, "A Doll Named Glick" (Dockan Glick), at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

What happens when a 9-year-old receives a mysterious gift that brings her late grandfather back as a talking doll? Catch this whimsical short film—a music-filled adventure about family heritage and identity.

Screening Schedule:
In-Person: June 9 at 2:30 PM | Carlton Cinema
Online Window: June 15 – June 17 | TJFF Virtual Cinema
11 Mins | Sweden | Swedish & Yiddish (English subtitles)

https://tjff.com/films/doll-named-glick/

Happy to share another screening of MISCHMASCH as part of the Nordic Jewish Focus at the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg!

Presented within a special short film programme exploring Jewish life and storytelling across the Nordic countries, MISCHMASCH joins a lineup of diverse voices and perspectives from Sweden, Denmark, and beyond.

📍 Catch it at JFBB:
https://jfbb.info/en/programm/filme/mischmasch

Thrilled to announce the German premiere of DOCKAN GLICK (A Doll Named Glick) at the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg!

Directed by Uta Arning, this animated short follows 9-year-old Danielle, who receives a magical gift—a talking doll resembling her late grandfather—sparking a heartfelt and musical journey into memory, family, and identity.

📍 Catch it as part of the festival’s short film programme:
https://jfbb.info/en/programm/filme/dockan-glick

Don’t miss this touching and imaginative story on the big screen.

We’re beyond excited to announce the international premiere of our documentary ON THIN ICE.

Join us at the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg for this special screening and experience a powerful story from the Golan Heights.

On Thin Ice (Dir. Udi Kalinsky & Irit Hod) follows Aya and Ayoub—two voices from Majdal Shams navigating identity, belonging, and the complex realities of life between borders.

Filmed over three years, the film offers an intimate look at a community caught between worlds, where personal dreams and political realities collide.

Don’t miss it:
https://jfbb.info/en/programm/filme/on-thin-ice

We can’t wait to share this journey with you.

Dockan Glick is having its world premiere at the BUFF Malmo International Film Festival! 🌟

Discover more about the film and festival here: https://www.buff.se/en/filmer/dockan-glick/

New to our winter slate: IN PROTEST — Audience Award Winner, Best Short Film, 2026 Miami Jewish Film Festival. The 49%

THE ART OF REMEMBERING is coming to the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival for its North American premiere, with the filmmaker in attendance.

Don’t miss this special festival debut!

The Art Of Remembering Experience LAGFF, a year-round film festival culminating in the grand May-June event. Enjoy 6 days of captivating theater screenings and events alongside tribute, master classes, and more. Followed by an enriching week of virtual programming. Join us on a cinematic journey that transcends traditiona...

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming event at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival!
Join us for “Patterns of Memory: Maya Zack Retrospective”, a captivating exploration of memory, identity, and art through the works of Maya Zack. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience her thought-provoking films and installations.
https://jer-cin.org.il/en/event/90162