Past Perfect
Synopsis
“Past Perfect” is a spirited meditation on the elusiveness and inaccessibility of (Jewish) history as conveyed through sightseeing tours of “Jewish” Poland, a grandmother’s recollection of life in America during War II, and memoir-like “last moments” of a great aunt believed to have died in Treblinka. Shot almost entirely in contemporary Poland, “Past Perfect” lyrically portrays the relentless yet ultimately futile attempt to resuscitate a history literally gone up in smoke.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cynthia Madansky
- Original Title
- Past Perfect
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cynthia Madansky
Department Leadership Roster
Cynthia Madansky
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Past Perfect.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Past Perfect
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What is Past Perfect about?
“Past Perfect” is a spirited meditation on the elusiveness and inaccessibility of (Jewish) history as conveyed through sightseeing tours of “Jewish” Poland, a grandmother’s recollection of life in America during War II, and memoir-like “last moments” of a great aunt believed to have died in Treblinka. Shot almost entirely in contemporary Poland, “Past Perfect” lyrically portrays the relentless yet ultimately futile attempt to resuscitate a history literally gone up in smoke.
Who directed Past Perfect?
Past Perfect was directed by Cynthia Madansky.
Who stars in Past Perfect?
The principal cast of Past Perfect includes Not specified.
When was Past Perfect released and how long is it?
Past Perfect was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 38m.