In conjunction with local theaters, the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut is hosting its 25th annual International Film Festival from May 14 through June 3. This year’s series features new and classic films, documentaries and shorts that address contemporary issues.

The festival’s gala opening will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. After a performance of “A Besere Velt” by the Boston’s Workmen’s Circle Yiddish Community Chorus, the Garde will screen the 2019 Academy Award-nominated short film “A Night at the Garden,” followed by the full-length film “Who Will Write Our History.” Tickets to the gala opening are $20.

A full list of films, times and locations is available at jfec.com. All screenings, with the exception of the gala opening, are $10.

Tuesday, May 14

“93Queen” — 7 p.m., B.P. Learned Mission, 40 Shaw St., New London; $10; jfec.com.

Thursday, May 16

“The Cakemaker” — 7 p.m., Mystic Luxury Cinemas, 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic; $10; jfec.com.

Sunday, May 19

“Who Will Write Our History” — 2 p.m., Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London; International Film Festival gala opening with a concert by the Boston’s Workmen’s Circle Yiddish Community Chorus; also screening “A Night at the Garden”; $20; jfec.com.

Tuesday, May 21

“Schindler’s List” — 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London; screening of the 25th anniversary remastered film; free; jfec.com.

Thursday, May 23

“Shoelaces” — 7 p.m., Mystic Luxury Cinemas, 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic; $10; jfec.com.

Tuesday, May 28

“The Last Supper” — 7 p.m., Olin Science Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London; $10; jfec.com.

Wednesday, May 29

“Disobedience” — 7 p.m., Olin Science Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London; $10; jfec.com.

Sunday, June 2

“The Law” — 2 p.m., Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London; $10; jfec.com.

Monday, June 3

“Gentleman’s Agreement” — 7 p.m., Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly; $10; jfec.com.