The Dybbuk
דער דיבוק
Synopsis
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"The Dybbuk" (Der Dibuk), 1937 -- Clip: The Dance of Death
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Avrom Morewski
Rabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski)
Ajzyk Samberg
Meszulach
Mojzesz Lipman
Sender Brynicer ben Henie
Lili Liliana
Lea
Leon Liebgold
Chanan ben Nisan
Dina Halpern
Aunt Frade
Max Bozyk
Nute (as Maks Bozyk)
M. Messinger
Menasze
Gerszon Lemberger
Nisan ben Rifke
Samuel Bronecki
Nachman (as S. Bronecki)
Samuel Landau
Zalman - swat
Judith Berg
Dancer
Zisze Kac
Mendel (as Z. Kac)
Peisach Kerman
(as Kurman)
Abraham Kurc
Michael (as A. Kurc)
David Lederman
Meir (as D. Lederman)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michał Waszyński
- Screenplay & Story
- Sholom Ansky, S.A. Kacyzna, Andrzej Marek, Anatol Stern
- Original Score
- Henoch Kon
- Original Title
- דער דיבוק
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Warszawskie Biuro Kinematograficzne Feniks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michał Waszyński
Sholom Ansky, S.A. Kacyzna, Andrzej Marek, Anatol Stern
Henoch Kon
Albert Wywerka
George Roland
Zygmunt Mayflauer
Department Leadership Roster
Michał Waszyński
Director
S.A. Kacyzna
Writer
Andrzej Marek
Writer
Anatol Stern
Writer
Zygmunt Mayflauer
Producer
George Roland
Editor
Albert Wywerka
Director of Photography
Henoch Kon
Original Music Composer
Ștefan Norris
Production Design
Jacek Rotmil
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dybbuk.
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Polish Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dybbuk
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What is The Dybbuk about?
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
Who directed The Dybbuk?
The Dybbuk was directed by Michał Waszyński.
Who stars in The Dybbuk?
The principal cast of The Dybbuk includes Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman, Lili Liliana, Leon Liebgold.
When was The Dybbuk released and how long is it?
The Dybbuk was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dybbuk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dybbuk was composed by Henoch Kon.