Birth of a Golem
Naissance d'un Golem
Synopsis
With the feel of experimental film, Gitai mixes storytelling, readers' theater, cityscapes (usually seen from moving trains), and desolate landscapes to mediate on the act of creation. What if a golem were fashioned out of dirt, much like Adam, and came to life? The film imagines it, in the desert and in Moscow. Interspersed are stories of a 14th-century Tuscan artist's creation of a tower that plays music when the wind blows, of a film director, and of Jeremiah and Sirat. In what ways is making a movie like creating a golem?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Gitai
- Original Title
- Naissance d'un Golem
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- AGAV Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Gitai
Henri Alekan
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Amos Gitai
Director
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What is Birth of a Golem about?
With the feel of experimental film, Gitai mixes storytelling, readers' theater, cityscapes (usually seen from moving trains), and desolate landscapes to mediate on the act of creation. What if a golem were fashioned out of dirt, much like Adam, and came to life? The film imagines it, in the desert and in Moscow. Interspersed are stories of a 14th-century Tuscan artist's creation of a tower that plays music when the wind blows, of a film director, and of Jeremiah and Sirat. In what ways is making a movie like creating a golem?
Who directed Birth of a Golem?
Birth of a Golem was directed by Amos Gitai.
Who stars in Birth of a Golem?
The principal cast of Birth of a Golem includes Not specified.
When was Birth of a Golem released and how long is it?
Birth of a Golem was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.