The Property

Israel/Poland
110 minutes
Hebrew/Polish/English
Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance

Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused. To complicate matters further, an irritating distant relative keeps appearing at every turn.  Just as Mika finds herself falling for a charming tour guide, Regina seizes the opportunity to pursue her own hidden agenda: finding her long-lost love, from whom she was separated seventy years ago. Based on the award-winning 2013 graphic novel by Rutu Modan.

Winner of Micki Moore Award for Best Narrative Feature Film Directed by a Woman at the 2025 Toronto Jewish Film Festival. Nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay.

Special Event immediately following 1 p.m. film 
Join us for a Q&A session with film director, Dana Modan and Rutu Modan, author of the graphic novel on which The Property was based. They will join us virtually at the Trager Family JCC. 
Moderated by Dr. Ranen Omer-Sherman, JHFE Endowed Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Louisville.