Talmud
“A Book, A people”
Synopsis
In this authoritative documentary, director Pierre-Henry Salfati traces the history of the Talmud the repository of millennia of Jewish wisdom. In doing so, he posits the question: What comprises this cardinal text of Judaism? Originally passed down orally from master to student, the Talmud is the hidden face of the Torah, or Old Testament. It is a vast body of legal, mythic, and philosophical texts, and a mixture of religious commentary and debate, of history and science, and of anecdote and humor. No other text has had such an influence on Jewish life as it details the principles, ethical codes, and laws that serve as a guide for conduct. In addition to an exhaustive exploration of the Talmud, the film also guides the viewer through the history of Jewish communities, concluding with present-day New York.
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Talmud un livre un peuple... Une lumière pour le monde.
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-03-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre-Henry Salfati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Henry Salfati
- Original Title
- Talmud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, 13 Prods
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Director
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Writer
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What is Talmud about?
In this authoritative documentary, director Pierre-Henry Salfati traces the history of the Talmud the repository of millennia of Jewish wisdom. In doing so, he posits the question: What comprises this cardinal text of Judaism? Originally passed down orally from master to student, the Talmud is the hidden face of the Torah, or Old Testament. It is a vast body of legal, mythic, and philosophical texts, and a mixture of religious commentary and debate, of history and science, and of anecdote and humor. No other text has had such an influence on Jewish life as it details the principles, ethical codes, and laws that serve as a guide for conduct. In addition to an exhaustive exploration of the Talmud, the film also guides the viewer through the history of Jewish communities, concluding with present-day New York.
Who directed Talmud?
Talmud was directed by Pierre-Henry Salfati.
Who stars in Talmud?
The principal cast of Talmud includes Féodor Atkine.
When was Talmud released and how long is it?
Talmud was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 57m.