“Aloni’s secular theology is definitely one of the most fascinating innovations of our time. So if you want to dwell in your blessed secular ignorance…then do not come to this event – at your own risk” -Slavoj Zizek
This Sunday Udi Aloni will be appearing with Slavoj Zizek and the Israeli actress Hani Furstenberg at Joe’s Pub in a stage adaptation of Aloni’s book What Does a Jew Want?: On Binationalism and Other Specters.
From the Joe’s Pub website:
Udi Aloni with Slavoj Zizek: What does a Jew want?
On Theory, Art and ActionWhat Does a Jew Want? is a remarkable series of visual Midrash presenting philosophy, video art, story-telling, and performance. The event portrays theological political fragments of a “split Jew” through the eyes of an outrageous philosopher and an obscure artist. The talented actress, Hani Furstenberg, will be an eminent part of this event.
Hani Furstenberg is one of the most preeminent actresses in Israel. She has starred in television series and fiction films, including CAMPFIRE by Joseph Cedar, for which she won the Israeli Oscar. As cast member in Israel’s prestigious theater The Cameri, her roles have included Ophelia in HAMLET, Constanze in AMADEUS, and Hodel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She received the Israeli Tony Award in 2010 for GHETTO, as well as the Most Promising Young Actress award given by the city of Tel Aviv. Hani was born and raised in New York. In her first American leading role, she stars opposite Gael Garcia Bernal in THE LONELIEST PLANET by Julia Loktev, due to be released this summer
Slavoj Zizek is a Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic. His is one of the most original and influential figures in contemporary thinking. His books include “First as Tragedy, Then as Farce;” “In Defense of Lost Causes;” “Living in the End Times;” and many more. His recent book is Less Than Nothing: Hegel and the Shadow of Dialectical Materialism, (Verso2012)
Udi Aloni is a writer, artist and filmmaker whose work explores the discourse between art, theory, and action. Among his films are Kashmir: Journey to Freedom (2009), Forgiveness (2006), and Local Angel (2003). His recent book: What does a Jew want? On Binationalism and Other Specters (2011 Columbia University Press)
Last fall The Public Theater presented his Arabic adaptation of Waiting for Godot.
Cant wait to see Zizek tuggin at his tee-shirt, wiping his face and finger combing his hair all the way through his performance! Slavoj is the man.
His latest book sounds like a great read, gotta go pick it up
RE: “Hani Furstenberg is one of the most preeminent actresses in Israel. She has starred in television series and fiction films, including CAMPFIRE by Joseph Cedar, for which she won the Israeli Oscar.” ~ Adam Horowitz
FILM: Campfire, 2004, NR, 96 minutes
After her husband passes away, 42-year-old Rachel Gerlik (Michaela Eshet) decides to get a fresh start and moves from Jerusalem to the West Bank with her two teenage daughters in this thoughtful drama set in 1981. But while her judgmental, uptight new neighbors are busy playing matchmaker for single mother Rachel, trouble begins to brew with her girls, Esti (Maya Maron) and Tami (Hani Furstenberg). Moshe Ivgy plays Rachel’s new love interest.
Director: Joseph Cedar
Language: Hebrew (English subtitles)
Netflix Availability: Streaming and DVD
NETFLIX LISTING – http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/Campfire/70047558
IMdb: Campfire (2004) Medurat Hashevet (original title)
96 min – Drama – 9 September 2005 (USA)
A story of one woman’s personal battle for acceptance, but also a portrait of a political movement that has forever affected millions of lives in the Middle East.
LINK – http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374036/
P.S. I recently added a couple of Udi Aloni’s very interesting looking films to my Netflix queue (though they are not yet available).
Forgiveness, (2006) NR – http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Forgiveness/70108177
Kashmir: Journey to Freedom, (2008) NR – http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Kashmir_Journey_to_Freedom/70114488