The Farewell Party

Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: May 22, 2015

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netflicJun 15, 2015

Maybe you happen to remember a 'Seinfeld' episode when a priest wants to convert to Judaism? His reason - 4,000 years of Jewish humor.
The movie "The Farewell Party" is a testament that the priest was into something - laughing at ones ownMaybe you happen to remember a 'Seinfeld' episode when a priest wants to convert to Judaism? His reason - 4,000 years of Jewish humor.
The movie "The Farewell Party" is a testament that the priest was into something - laughing at ones own troubles is a typical Jewish thing. It is a recognition that life is often filled with losses, sorrow and misfortunes. At any moment of life something funny may be found, and laughing will make pain (albeit temporarily) less severe.
Some would argue that euthanasia, or mercy killing is not a subject for jokes. But creators of this movie successfully proved otherwise. It takes talent and a lot of taste to make a funny movie about life and death, about terminally ill people wishing to stop their suffering and die with dignity.
Great movie, masterfully done.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantOct 3, 2015

A thoughtful, emotive, occasionally macabre comedy-drama about such issues as life, death, knowing when to hold on and knowing when to let go. This little-known Israeli offering is a surprising little gem of a movie, one that will surelyA thoughtful, emotive, occasionally macabre comedy-drama about such issues as life, death, knowing when to hold on and knowing when to let go. This little-known Israeli offering is a surprising little gem of a movie, one that will surely evoke a range of bittersweet feelings.… Expand

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