The Righteous
Tzedek : les justes
Synopsis
While, during World War II, European Jews were being dragged by the Nazis to the extermination camps and most people bowed their heads, some brave men and women risked their lives to save them: a journey through the world and history in search of those who, by their heroic and pious deeds, deserved to be known as the righteous.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Halter
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Halter, Clara Halter
- Original Title
- Tzedek : les justes
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Vega Film, Sara Films, Palmyre Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Halter
Marek Halter, Clara Halter
Hugues de Haeck
André Chaudagne
Antoine Gannagé, Marek Halter
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Halter
Writer
Clara Halter
Writer
Marek Halter
Director
Hugues de Haeck
Director of Photography
André Chaudagne
Editor
Marek Halter
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Righteous
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What is The Righteous about?
While, during World War II, European Jews were being dragged by the Nazis to the extermination camps and most people bowed their heads, some brave men and women risked their lives to save them: a journey through the world and history in search of those who, by their heroic and pious deeds, deserved to be known as the righteous.
Who directed The Righteous?
The Righteous was directed by Marek Halter.
Who stars in The Righteous?
The principal cast of The Righteous includes Marek Halter, Inge Deutschkron, Haroun Tazieff.
When was The Righteous released and how long is it?
The Righteous was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.