Jewish International Film Festival
“Yossi’s journey, particularly once he was alone, was the thing that attracted me. The sheer extremity of it is is
miraculous. Whether or not you believe in miracles in the traditional sense, it was against the odds. The investigation
of the politics of friendship, and how that can change in a very extreme environment, was also a fascinating part of the
film for me.”
Ghinsberg was just 22 when he headed to South America for the adventure of a lifetime. What begins as the realisation of
a dream soon turns into a harrowing psychological test of faith and fortitude, as not everything goes to plan...
See Jungle first at the national JIFF Program Launch events, with attendees given exclusive access to the JIFF 2017 Program Guide.
JUNGLE PREMIERE SCREENINGS
4pm, Sun 24 Sept
4:30pm, Sun 24 Sept
6:30pm, Sun 24 Sept
Sydney
26 Oct — 22 Nov
Melbourne
25 Oct — 22 Nov
Perth
8 — 19 Nov
Brisbane
26 Oct — 1 Nov
Canberra
2 — 12 Nov
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