Hiob
Synopsis
In war-torn Galicia, devout Jew Mendel Singer’s family faces hardship: his eldest sons are conscripted - one flees to Austria, then America - while their frail newborn Menuchim is deemed unfit to emigrate. Torn between love and survival, Mendel must choose who goes to the New World.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kehlmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Roth, Michael Kehlmann
- Original Title
- Hiob
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 7m
- Production Studios
- NDR, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kehlmann
Joseph Roth, Michael Kehlmann
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Michael Kehlmann
Director
Michael Kehlmann
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What is Hiob about?
In war-torn Galicia, devout Jew Mendel Singer’s family faces hardship: his eldest sons are conscripted - one flees to Austria, then America - while their frail newborn Menuchim is deemed unfit to emigrate. Torn between love and survival, Mendel must choose who goes to the New World.
Who directed Hiob?
Hiob was directed by Michael Kehlmann.
Who stars in Hiob?
The principal cast of Hiob includes Günter Mack, Despina Pajanou, Susi Nicoletti, Eric Pohlmann, Klaus Behrendt.
When was Hiob released and how long is it?
Hiob was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 4h 7m.
Is Hiob based on a book or true story?
Hiob is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Roth".