We are pleased to announce that JHSSA will once again sponsor a film during the Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival, which is going digital this year.
A short synopsis of our chosen film:
This colorful documentary tells the story of how one woman created the world’s most famous swimsuit company. Gottex, the iconic Israeli swimwear empire whose swimsuits were treasured by the likes of Princess Di, Brooke Shields and other celebrities around the world, was founded by legendary designer and larger-than-life character Lea Gottlieb. A Holocaust survivor who arrived penniless in Israel from post-WWII Hungary, Gottlieb – known as “Mrs. G” – started Gottex in her tiny Tel Aviv apartment, and through her endless creativity, unbridled passion, dominant personality and unyielding professional vision, was able to climb to the pinnacle of the glamorous international fashion world. But for those closest to her, this phenomenal success came at a high personal price. This fascinating documentary traces the life of Leah Gottlieb, her meteoric rise, and her complicated relationships with her two daughters.