Arts & Entertainment

"Fluchkes"

Part of the 2012 Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival.

In "Fluchkes," a group of colorful, energetic 72 to 82 year old women bravely confront the hardships and demands of the art of dance. "Fluchkes" (Yiddish for flabby arms) follows the creation process of the dance performance “Gila.” At the same time, these honest and conscious women openly share their personal experience and feelings of growing older. Presenting a unique personal view of old age, this documentary follows the group over the course of a year of rehearsals, hardships, failures and intrigues to achieve friendship, happiness, beauty and inspirational success.


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