A Yiddish World Remembered
“Films, photographs and interviews depict Jewish life in the "shtetls" of Eastern Europe.”
Synopsis
Elliott Gould narrates this affectionate look at life in the shtetls of Eastern Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "It's unreal that all this could have just disappeared," says Polish native Mariem Adler Stok, one of the seniors whose memories of this "Yiddish world" give this documentary its life. The hour traces Jewish history in Europe and explores Jews' focus on education, their religious customs, clothing, food, music and theater.
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- Director
- Andrew Goldberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Goldberg
- Original Title
- A Yiddish World Remembered
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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What is A Yiddish World Remembered about?
Elliott Gould narrates this affectionate look at life in the shtetls of Eastern Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "It's unreal that all this could have just disappeared," says Polish native Mariem Adler Stok, one of the seniors whose memories of this "Yiddish world" give this documentary its life. The hour traces Jewish history in Europe and explores Jews' focus on education, their religious customs, clothing, food, music and theater.
Who directed A Yiddish World Remembered?
A Yiddish World Remembered was directed by Andrew Goldberg.
Who stars in A Yiddish World Remembered?
The principal cast of A Yiddish World Remembered includes Elliott Gould.
When was A Yiddish World Remembered released and how long is it?
A Yiddish World Remembered was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.