Film festival to begin Nov. 4

From adventure and comedy to romance and suspense, the New Jersey Jewish Film Festival has a film of interest for everyone. The eighth annual festival, which runs Nov. 4-11 in North Brunswick, features nine New Jersey premieres, many of which will feature guest appearances by the directors. Tickets are now on sale and advance purchase is strongly recommended.

Films to be shown are: "Three Mothers," "The First Basket," "Just an Ordinary Jew," "The Rape of Europa," "51 Birch Street," "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation," "My Father My Lord," "Roots: Families for Sale," "Out of Faith," "Encounter Point," "West Bank Story," "Matchmaker: In Search of a Kosher Man" and "Beaufort."

All screenings will take place at the Regal Cinema Commerce Center, 2399 Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Film tickets are priced at $10; events that include dinner are $27. Discounts are available for students and seniors.

For more information about the films that will be shown during the festival, screening times and ticket information, visit the Internet Web site at jewishstudies.rutgers. edu or call the Bildner Center at (732) 932-4166.