Dybuk
Synopsis
In a Polish-Jewish village, pious student Chanan, captivated by Kabbalah, falls in love with Leah, the rabbi’s daughter, but is forbidden to wed her and dies invoking the Ineffable Name - returning as a dybbuk (possessing spirit) at her wedding. Only after a mystical “trial” reveals a centuries-old vow binding their souls does the revered Rabbi Azriel exorcise the dybbuk, freeing both Leah and the restless spirit.
Top Cast
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Dominika Ostałowska
Lea
Rafał Maćkowiak
Chanan
Jarosław Gajewski
Meszułach
Marek Bargiełowski
Reb Sender Brynicer
Władysław Kowalski
Reb Szymszon
Henryk Talar
Reb Mendel
Cezary Kosiński
Batlan
Paweł Nowisz
Batlan
Paweł Deląg
Batlan
Jan Bzdawka
Batlan
Mirosław Czyżykiewicz
Batlan
Waldemar Barwiński
Henoch
Jolanta Fraszyńska
Gitel
Maciej Kozłowski
Michael
Sława Kwaśniewska
Frade
Rafał Mohr
Aszer
Michał Pawlicki
Cadyk Azriel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Michal Friedman, Szymon An-ski
- Original Title
- Dybuk
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Michal Friedman, Szymon An-ski
Jacek Petrycki
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Michal Friedman
Writer
Jacek Petrycki
Director of Photography
Andrzej Przybyl
Production Design
Ewa Przybyl
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dybuk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dybuk about?
In a Polish-Jewish village, pious student Chanan, captivated by Kabbalah, falls in love with Leah, the rabbi’s daughter, but is forbidden to wed her and dies invoking the Ineffable Name - returning as a dybbuk (possessing spirit) at her wedding. Only after a mystical “trial” reveals a centuries-old vow binding their souls does the revered Rabbi Azriel exorcise the dybbuk, freeing both Leah and the restless spirit.
Who directed Dybuk?
Dybuk was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Dybuk?
The principal cast of Dybuk includes Dominika Ostałowska, Rafał Maćkowiak, Jarosław Gajewski, Marek Bargiełowski, Władysław Kowalski.
When was Dybuk released and how long is it?
Dybuk was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.