Welcome To Yiddishland
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 (The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe, SFF 2016; Rosemary’s Way, SFF 2020) has mapped a fascinating cultural history.
The screening on 9 June will be followed by a performance by The Bashevis Singers.
Special Guests
- Program Strand
- Documentary Australia Award
- Original Title
- MAMELOSHN
- Year
- 2024
- Classification
- All Ages
- Country
- Australia
- Language
- In English and Yiddish with English subtitles
- Director
- Ros Horin
- Producer
- Ros Horin, Jeff Daniels
- Screenwriter
- Ros Horin, Steven Robinson
- Cinematographer
- Kathryn Milliss, Jasper Techel
- Editor
- Steven Robinson
- Premiere
- World Premiere
- Genre
- Australian Films, Documentary, World Premieres, Women Directors, Music, Arts
- Company Credits
- Australian Distribution: Label Distribution