Sabbath Queen: A moving film event in the open -air cinema Kreuzberg!

Sabbath Queen: A moving film event in the open -air cinema Kreuzberg!

Freiluftkino Kreuzberg, Berlin, Deutschland - On June 16, 2025, the documentary “Sabbath Queen” will be performed in the Kreuzberg open -air cinema, which illuminates the life of the extraordinary Amichai Lau. Lau is not only rabbi, but also a drag queen, father and a revolutionary in his field. The film, which was realized by director Sandi Dubowski, accompanies Lau over a period of more than 20 years and presents its unique perspectives and experiences, which are formative in both religious and social context. Berliner Zeitung reports that a free card campaign is offered for readers of the newspaper, which facilitates access to the film for a wider audience.

"Sabbath Queen" is shown at the Berlin documentary Festival, which will take place for the second time this year. The festival runs until June 22nd and presents over 40 international documentaries, including works such as "Creativo Paradiso: A Creative Renaissance" from Germany and "Flamingos: Life After The Meteorite" from Mexico. The American film "Jack and Sam", which is about two Holocaust survivors who meet again after 80 years, is part of the program. For trademark law reasons, the festival has changed the name to doxumenale. After the idea of ​​"Sabbath Queen", a Q&A with Amichai Lau and Sandi Dubowski takes place.

The topic of identity and anti -Semitism

The life story of Amichai Lau is not only that of a dazzling personality, but also raises fundamental questions about Jewish identity and the ongoing anti -Semitism. Historically, anti -Semitic views root in the legal equality of the Jews in the German Empire and shaped social perception for centuries. To date, many anti -Jewish clichés and stereotypes are widespread in society, also in regions where there are hardly any Jewish population. These challenges are also a real burden for democratic societies, such as Language and quotes explained.

The distortion of Jewish identity through stereotypical representations in the media is particularly challenging. This prevalence not only affects the realities of people of Jewish faith, but also on their cultural and social interactions. Judaism has around 15 million followers worldwide, with significant communities in the USA and Israel and around 100,000 Jews in Germany. Identity is shaped by ethnicity as well as through cultural customs and the common faith.

a call for education and discussion

The examination of the complex topic of anti -Semitism is essential in terms of Jewish identity and its presentation. Education plays a central role in Judaism and has developed over the centuries. This educational work is also necessary to counter the challenges of anti -Semitism, which often promotes false representations and stereotypical perspectives. The Center for Anti -Semitism Research at the TU Berlin is devoted to this problem in an interdisciplinary manner since 1982.

The film "Sabbath Queen" not only offers entertainment as part of the documentary film festival, but also stimulates a deep reflection on identity, belonging and the challenges of anti -Semitism. It is an important contribution in a time when dialogue and understanding are more than ever in demand.