Requiem
אשכבה
“Based on three stories by Anton Chekhov”
Synopsis
The last play directed by Hanoch Levin. The plot follows three grieving characters: The Old Man, The Mother, and The Mule Driver, as they look for remedy from passers-by and confront the realities of death and the loss of their loved ones. Set in a small, desolate village, the play explores their struggles to find meaning in life amid sorrow; a poignant tale on mortality and the human condition.
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Yosef Carmon
Old Man
Zaharira Harifai
Old Woman
Sandra Schonwald
The Mother
Yitshak Hizkia
Driver
Florence Bloch
Prostitute with a mole
Sigalit Fuchs
Prostitute with a freckle
Shabtai Konorti
Medic
Gabi Amrani
Pumpkin-shaped drunk
Shimon Mimran
Zucchini-shaped drunk
Dror Keren
Happy cherub
Alon Noyman
Funny cherub
Dana Blei
Sad cherub
Simon Krichli
Old Man's cabin
Yossi Rachmani
The horse
Roman Krichli
The Medic's cabin
Shai Feinberg
The Tree man
Keren Hadar
Singer
Limor Oved
Singer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanoch Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanoch Levin, Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Yossi Ben Nun
- Original Title
- אשכבה
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanoch Levin
Hanoch Levin, Anton Chekhov
Yossi Ben Nun
Department Leadership Roster
Hanoch Levin
Director
Hanoch Levin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Requiem
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What is Requiem about?
The last play directed by Hanoch Levin. The plot follows three grieving characters: The Old Man, The Mother, and The Mule Driver, as they look for remedy from passers-by and confront the realities of death and the loss of their loved ones. Set in a small, desolate village, the play explores their struggles to find meaning in life amid sorrow; a poignant tale on mortality and the human condition.
Who directed Requiem?
Requiem was directed by Hanoch Levin.
Who stars in Requiem?
The principal cast of Requiem includes Yosef Carmon, Zaharira Harifai, Sandra Schonwald, Yitshak Hizkia, Florence Bloch.
When was Requiem released and how long is it?
Requiem was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Requiem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Requiem was composed by Yossi Ben Nun.