Hanele
Synopsis
Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.
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Lada Jelínková
Hanele Šafarová
Miroslav Noga
Ivo Karadžič
Jiří Ornest
Dad
Táňa Fischerová
Mom
Milan Lasica
Grandpa Šafar
Hanuš Bor
Pinches Jakubovič
Václav Chalupa
Šlojme Kac
Stanislav Zindulka
Jid Fajnerman
Jan Kraus
Salamon Fux
Eva Holubová
Ester Fuxová
Radim Kalvoda
Benci Fux
Jindřich Khain
Herše Fux
Peter Šimun
Leib Abramovič
Rudolf Máhrla
Old Kac
Steva Maršálek
Mojše Kahan
Hana Franková
Ivo's Mother
Jiří Pomeje
Lieutenant
Daniel Margolius
Student
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Kachyňa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jana Dudková
- Original Score
- Petr Hapka
- Original Title
- Hanele
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Kachyňa
Jana Dudková, Ivan Olbracht
Petr Hapka
Petr Hojda
Dalibor Lipský
Jiří Koštýř
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Kachyňa
Director
Petr Hojda
Director of Photography
Jana Dudková
Screenplay
Milan Býček
Production Design
Petr Hapka
Original Music Composer
Dalibor Lipský
Editor
Eliška Kachyňová
Costume Design
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hanele.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanele
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hanele about?
Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.
Who directed Hanele?
Hanele was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in Hanele?
The principal cast of Hanele includes Lada Jelínková, Miroslav Noga, Jiří Ornest, Táňa Fischerová, Milan Lasica.
When was Hanele released and how long is it?
Hanele was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hanele?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanele was composed by Petr Hapka.