Set in Poland in 1962, this film follows a young woman named Ida, on the verge of taking vows as a Catholic nun. Ida was orphaned as an infant during the German occupation of Poland during World War II and was raised in the Catholic faith. Prior to completing her novitiate as a nun, she meets her aunt, a former Communist state prosecutor and only surviving relative. Her aunt tells her a shocking family secret dating back to the terrible years of the Nazi occupation, that Ida’s birth parents were actually Jewish. The two women embark on a journey to uncover the mystery of their own past and learn the fate of their relatives. Based partially on a true story. With English subtitles.
Winner of the 2015 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Nominated for academy award for best achievement in cinematography.
Popcorn and Soft Drinks will be provided!
This event is free & open to the public
RSVP to let us know you are coming! Click Here
Copyright © 2026 Congregation Beth Shalom. All rights reserved. Website designed by Addicott Web.
Menu