Jewish and Israeli Film Festival: Once Upon my Mother

**This film will also be available for a virtual 48-hr film viewing window.**
**Virtual viewing tickets sold separately
**(https://watch.eventive.org/mayersonjccfilmfestival2026/play/695837a3822f7c2af1d9c169)
**Virtual Viewing Region: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida **
2025 ∙ Drama ∙ 102 minutes ∙ French ∙ Ken Scott

In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngest sibling of a large family.
Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against
everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just
like everyone else and have a wonderful life. From that moment on, Esther
devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of
hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and
the greatest love of all: a mother’s love for her child. Based on Roland
Perez’s book _Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan_ published in France by Les
Escales.

**_Presenting Partner: Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati – Guardians and
Friends_**

** _ The Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival_** presents a diverse,
inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming
that connects to Jewish and Israeli stories. **To see the whole 2026
lineup,**(https://mayersonjccfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule)**.**

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