Rabbi Wolff
“A Gentleman Before God”
Synopsis
William Wolff is nearly 90 and perhaps the most unconventional rabbi in the world. As the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, he looks after the Jewish Communities in Schwerin and Rostock, but still lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. Midweek he usually flies from Heathrow to Germany. After the services on Saturdays, he either makes his way home or on a leisure city trip. His annual highlight is betting at the Horse Race of Royal Ascot and joining a fasting-retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Willy Wolff leads a Jet-Set-Life, which he actually cannot afford, but dealing with money isn't one of his strengths. Naturally, that occasionally leads to quite temporal conflicts. Rabbi Wolff is the portrait of a fascinating character, a deeply religious man who, blessed with a tremendous joie de vivre, defies all conventions. More than that, it gives insight into the world of Judaism and introduces us to a uniquely German biography.
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Andreas Buchinger
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Valeriy Bunimov
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Kathleen Egleton
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Robin Fell
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Elisheva Friedman
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Leo Hepner
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Elsa Hillman
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Stefanie Horn
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Olga Korneeva
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Manuela Koska
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James Leek
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David Owen
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Karla Pilpel
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Jurij Riosov
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Briam Shand
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Ruth Weinberger
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Britta Wauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Britta Wauer
- Original Score
- Karim Sebastian Elias
- Original Title
- Rabbi Wolff
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Hebrew, Dutch, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Britzka Film, ARTE, RBB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Britta Wauer
Britta Wauer
Karim Sebastian Elias
Berthold Baule
Britta Wauer
Department Leadership Roster
Britta Wauer
Director
Berthold Baule
Editor
Britta Wauer
Producer
Britta Wauer
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rabbi Wolff
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What is Rabbi Wolff about?
William Wolff is nearly 90 and perhaps the most unconventional rabbi in the world. As the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, he looks after the Jewish Communities in Schwerin and Rostock, but still lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. Midweek he usually flies from Heathrow to Germany. After the services on Saturdays, he either makes his way home or on a leisure city trip. His annual highlight is betting at the Horse Race of Royal Ascot and joining a fasting-retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Willy Wolff leads a Jet-Set-Life, which he actually cannot afford, but dealing with money isn't one of his strengths. Naturally, that occasionally leads to quite temporal conflicts. Rabbi Wolff is the portrait of a fascinating character, a deeply religious man who, blessed with a tremendous joie de vivre, defies all conventions. More than that, it gives insight into the world of Judaism and introduces us to a uniquely German biography.
Who directed Rabbi Wolff?
Rabbi Wolff was directed by Britta Wauer.
Who stars in Rabbi Wolff?
The principal cast of Rabbi Wolff includes William Wolff, Andreas Buchinger, Valeriy Bunimov, Kathleen Egleton, Robin Fell.
When was Rabbi Wolff released and how long is it?
Rabbi Wolff was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Rabbi Wolff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rabbi Wolff was composed by Karim Sebastian Elias.