Welcome to Yiddishland(2024)
Welcome to Yiddishland Synopsis
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.
Welcome to Yiddishland (2024) is a documentary film directed by Ros Horin, released on June 9, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Daniel Kahn.
- Director:
- Ros Horin
- Writers:
- Ros Horin, Steven Robinson
- Producers:
- Jeff Daniels
- Cinematographer:
- Kathryn Milliss
- Production:
- Common Room Productions, Racing Pulse Productions, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Screen NSW, Documentary Australia Foundation
- Status:
- Released
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Welcome to Yiddishland Cast & Crew
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Directed by Ros Horin, written by Ros Horin and Steven Robinson, produced by Jeff Daniels.
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The main cast of Welcome to Yiddishland (2024) includes Daniel Kahn. The film was directed by Ros Horin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Welcome to Yiddishland released?
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Welcome to Yiddishland was released on June 9, 2024 and runs for 1h 38m.
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