The Longing:
The Forgotten Jews Of South America

Directed by Gabriela Bohm (2006) * 75 minutes * Spanish with English subtitles

with special guest appearance by Gabriela Bohm, Director

A small group of South Americans long to affirm their faith. Their ancestors, European Jews, were forced to convert during the Spanish Inquisition. Isolated in Catholic countries, rejected by local Jewish communities, they battle to become Jews regardless of the consequences.

World premiere New York Jewish Film Festival. Presented by Jewish Museum and Film Society of Lincoln Center. Winner *Best Latino Film* at Santa Fe Film Festival.