Ivan & Abraham
Moi Ivan, toi Abraham
Synopsis
In 1930s Poland Christian boy Ivan goes to live with a Jewish family to learn a trade. He becomes friends with Abraham, the son of the family. However, anti-Semitism is rife in their environment, and they flee to escape an upcoming conflict. Journeying together, they demonstrate their inseparability.
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Vladimir Mashkov
Aaron
Mariya Lipkina
Rachel
Aleksandr Kalyagin
Mardoche
Rolan Bykov
Nachman
Zinoviy Gerdt
Zalman
Daniel Olbrychski
Stepan
Oleg Yankovsky
Prince
Aleksey Serebryakov
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
Oleksiy Horbunov
Valeri Ivchenko
Roma Alexandrovitch
Abraham
Sasha Yakovlev
Ivan
Hélène Lapiower
Lika Kremer
Oleg Dmitriyev
Sergey Russkin
Aleksey Poluyan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yolande Zauberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Yolande Zauberman
- Original Score
- Ghédalia Tazartès
- Original Title
- Moi Ivan, toi Abraham
- Country of Origin
- Belarus, France
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, Russian, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Hachette Première, VITT, Belarusfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yolande Zauberman
Yolande Zauberman
Ghédalia Tazartès
Jean-Marc Fabre
Yann Dedet, Nathalie Hubert
Jean-Luc Ormières, René Cleitman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Luc Ormières
Producer
René Cleitman
Producer
Aleksandr Zagoskin
Production Design
Yann Dedet
Editor
Nathalie Hubert
Editor
Jean-Marc Fabre
Director of Photography
Yolande Zauberman
Writer
Yolande Zauberman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivan & Abraham
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ivan & Abraham about?
In 1930s Poland Christian boy Ivan goes to live with a Jewish family to learn a trade. He becomes friends with Abraham, the son of the family. However, anti-Semitism is rife in their environment, and they flee to escape an upcoming conflict. Journeying together, they demonstrate their inseparability.
Who directed Ivan & Abraham?
Ivan & Abraham was directed by Yolande Zauberman.
Who stars in Ivan & Abraham?
The principal cast of Ivan & Abraham includes Vladimir Mashkov, Mariya Lipkina, Aleksandr Kalyagin, Rolan Bykov, Zinoviy Gerdt.
When was Ivan & Abraham released and how long is it?
Ivan & Abraham was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Ivan & Abraham?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ivan & Abraham was composed by Ghédalia Tazartès.