Treyf
Synopsis
TREYF —“unkosher” in Yiddish— is an unorthodox documentary by and about two Jewish lesbians who met and fell in love at a Passover “seder”. With personal narration, real and imagined educational films, and haunting imagery, filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky examine the Jewish identity of their upbringings and its impact on their lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky
- Original Score
- Zeena Parkins
- Original Title
- Treyf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky
Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky
Zeena Parkins
Alisa Lebow
Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky
Department Leadership Roster
Alisa Lebow
Director
Alisa Lebow
Writer
Alisa Lebow
Producer
Alisa Lebow
Editor
Cynthia Madansky
Director
Cynthia Madansky
Writer
Cynthia Madansky
Producer
Zeena Parkins
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Treyf.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Treyf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Treyf about?
TREYF —“unkosher” in Yiddish— is an unorthodox documentary by and about two Jewish lesbians who met and fell in love at a Passover “seder”. With personal narration, real and imagined educational films, and haunting imagery, filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky examine the Jewish identity of their upbringings and its impact on their lives.
Who directed Treyf?
Treyf was directed by Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky.
Who stars in Treyf?
The principal cast of Treyf includes Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky, Molly Ahern, Felice Shays, Melanie Kaye.
When was Treyf released and how long is it?
Treyf was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Treyf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Treyf was composed by Zeena Parkins.