Full-length documentary

Sabbath Queen

(Sabbath Queen)

With Orthodox Jewish roots, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie continues his family legacy as a rabbi, but his queer identity also matters to him. After coming out in the 1990s, he left Israel, moved to New York, and focused on reforming Judaism. He has organised art happenings to support women and the LGBT+ community and has found fame as a drag queen.

Surrounded by believers but aren’t afraid to question the outdated rules of Judaism, Amichai pushes its rigid boundaries by promoting interfaith marriage, criticising patriarchy, and protesting the occupation of Palestine. The film takes us through 20 years of trying to establish a dialogue between two worlds that are both united and divided by faith.

LGBTQ+Middle East

Basic information about the film

Title	Sabbath Queen
Original Title	Sabbath Queen
Original Language	English, Hebrew, Yiddish
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	USA
Length	105 min.
Tags	LGBTQ+, Middle East
Director	Sandi DuBowski
Sales	ROCO Films Annie Roney annie@rocofilms.com

All screenings

03/15 20:30	Světozor Cinema – Third Hall Vodičkova 41, Praha 1		Discussion Sandi DuBowski, Director Lea Elisha, Moderator	Tickets
03/17 20:30	Prague Municipal Library – Large Hall Mariánské nám. 1, Praha 1		Discussion Sandi DuBowski, Director Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Protagonist Lea Elisha, Moderator	Tickets

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