Film
Welcome to Yiddishland
2024 · 1h 38m · Documentary
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Overview
An upbeat, witty, and timely exploration of a global community of artists creating innovative work in their quest to rediscover and revitalise the endangered Yiddish language. From behind-the-scenes with an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to enjoyably transgressive punk-Klezmer musicians, and Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin – the endangered Yiddish language is alive and well in this rousing documentary. The language originated amongst the Jewish community in Eastern Europe, but almost disappeared when more than half of the world’s Yiddish speakers were murdered during the Holocaust. Most of the artists and performers (aka Yiddishists) in the film didn’t grow up speaking Yiddish, but all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture. Ros Horin has mapped a fascinating cultural history.
Cast
Crew
- Ros HorinDirector · Writer
- Jeff DanielsProducer
- Joe SkrzynskiExecutive Producer
- Kathryn MillissDirector of Photography
- Jaspar TechelDirector of Photography
- Steven RobinsonEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- June 9, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rated
- MA 15+
- Genres
- Documentary
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