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Award-winning film The Lost Key will be part of a free screening and a live panel discussion titled “Intimacy After the Pandemic” on Sunday, May 23, at 7 p.m.
The film explores ancient wisdom about intimacy and “Oneness” that was hidden for centuries. It’s the first and only film ever to explore bedroom intimacy endorsed by leading Rabbis worldwide, however it’s billed as applicable for adults of all faiths, secular, singles, or couples.
Panelists include clinical sexologist Dr. Carolina Pataky, Rabbi Manis Friedman (from the film), and The Lost Key director and lead character Ricardo Adler. Registered guests can ask anything they want anonymously.
“Thousands of years ago, Jewish sages instructed that teachings on sexuality found in the Torah and Kabbalistic sources should be taught to groups of only two or three students,” Adler said. “This wisdom was kept private, almost occult, over the centuries. However, this knowledge began to get lost several generations ago when Jews started to assimilate, and even observant Jews are unfamiliar with some of these teachings today.”
Adler, who directed the hour, 29-minute documentary film and portrays the lead character, explained how his personal experience inspired and shaped the project.
“After a painful divorce I began to explore my roots and came across this wisdom, almost by accident because rabbis weren’t sharing it,” Adler said. “Eventually I remarried, and we’ve completely transformed our intimate relationship by following these ancient practices. The process has been exhilarating and difficult, and we share it in the film. It was worth it though, because we’ve experienced what Kabbalah describes as the highest form of physical intimacy, Oneness. It changed our marriage forever.”
Adler explained that he had to make the film, and after several years in production and distribution, it has become a life mission for him.
“I would like everyone to know these hidden teachings, which are universal,” Adler said.
“They could transform the way society views sexuality and bring deep fulfillment to marriages everywhere. And I’m expecting resistance, despite support from leading rabbis, but I’m prepared and keen to encourage dialogue even in the most unlikely of places.”
This is not a typical documentary, Adler explained.
“It’s about sexuality but, because I wanted it to be ‘kosher,’ we faced an awesome creative challenge to make it provocative while dealing with considerable limitations on the visuals and language. It also has a topical component, but it’s precisely these teachings that are being revealed that make the film unique and, we hope, a turning point in the history of human sexuality.”
For those who miss the event, they can watch it on Video Prime and Vimeo.
After the film screening the panel will discuss marriage, sex, and achieving the highest form of intimacy. RSVP is required and registered guests will be allowed to ask questions anonymously to panelists.
“Reigniting romance and a deeper connection is more important now than ever, and that’s why we created this panel discussion,” Adler said. “People have questions, and even if they are controversial, we’ll address them.”
The Lost Key has left its mark on festival goers around the globe, winning the “Best Documentary” award at the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival, premiering in the Miami Jewish Film Festival followed by a theatrical release in Los Angeles and New York, and has been showcased on various streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon.
Registered guests can view the film online at 7 p.m. before the panel discussion. RSVP to www.thelostkeypandemic.eventbrite.com
To learn more, visit www.thelostkey.com, or follow @thelostkeyfilm on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
