Golem, the Spirit of Exile
Golem, l'esprit de l'exil
Synopsis
An allegory of the Golem, a Jewish mythical creature personifying displacement and exile, this film tells the story of a woman (similar to the biblical Ruth) and her sisters, who are forced into exile after the death of their husbands. It is set in 1990s Paris, where the director was living in self-imposed exile following the ban on his 1982 documentary in Israel. The recurring theme of the film is migrations and unrooting, like the legendary Golem.
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Hanna Schygulla
L'Esprit de l'Exil
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Le Maharal
Ophrah Shemesh
Naomi
Samuel Fuller
Elimelek
Mireille Perrier
Ruth
Sotigui Kouyaté
Boaz
Fabienne Babe
Orpa
Antonio Carallo
Kylion
Bernard Levy
Malhon
Bernardo Bertolucci
Le Maître de la Cour
Philippe Garrel
Le Fiancé d'Opra
Marisa Paredes
Le Maîtresse de Cérémonie
Bakary Sangaré
Le Premier Marin
Alain Maratrat
Le Deuxième Marin
Marceline Loridan-Ivens
Le Mère d'Opra
Bernard Eisenschitz
Daniel
Fernand Moszkowicz
L'Assistant de l'Huissier
Jean Sasportes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Gitai
- Screenplay & Story
- Amos Gitai, Stephan Levine
- Original Score
- Markus Stockhausen, Simon Stockhausen
- Original Title
- Golem, l'esprit de l'exil
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Gitai
Amos Gitai, Stephan Levine
Markus Stockhausen, Simon Stockhausen
Henri Alekan
Anna Ruiz
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Gitai
Director
Amos Gitai
Writer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Markus Stockhausen
Original Music Composer
Simon Stockhausen
Original Music Composer
Anna Ruiz
Editor
Thierry François
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Delifer
Costume Design
Marie Vernoux
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golem, the Spirit of Exile
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What is Golem, the Spirit of Exile about?
An allegory of the Golem, a Jewish mythical creature personifying displacement and exile, this film tells the story of a woman (similar to the biblical Ruth) and her sisters, who are forced into exile after the death of their husbands. It is set in 1990s Paris, where the director was living in self-imposed exile following the ban on his 1982 documentary in Israel. The recurring theme of the film is migrations and unrooting, like the legendary Golem.
Who directed Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
Golem, the Spirit of Exile was directed by Amos Gitai.
Who stars in Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
The principal cast of Golem, the Spirit of Exile includes Hanna Schygulla, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Ophrah Shemesh, Samuel Fuller, Mireille Perrier.
When was Golem, the Spirit of Exile released and how long is it?
Golem, the Spirit of Exile was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golem, the Spirit of Exile was composed by Markus Stockhausen, Simon Stockhausen.