The International Film Festival - Springfield Public Library

The Spring International Film Festival continues at the Springfield Free Public Library on Thursday, April 21, 2011.  The library will screen Ajami (2009) at noon and 6:45 p.m.  Ajami is the religiously mixed community of Muslims and Christians in Tel Aviv.  "This Academy Award nominated film is Shakespearian in its scope and themes - revenge, loyalty, hope and despair - Ajami draws us into the lives of two brothers fearing assassination; a young refugee working illegally to cover his mother's medical expenses; a cop obsessed with finding his missing brother.   Through this dramatic collision of different worlds, we witness cultural and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface and the tragic consequences of enemies living as neighbors." (amazon.com) In Arabic with English subtitles. Unrated. 120 minutes.

Funding for the film program has been made possible in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and by the Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library.  Admission is free and refreshments are served.  Assistive listening devices are available upon request.  The Springfield Free Public Library is located at 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081. 973-376-4930. www.sfplnj.org.