The Eternal Road
Der Weg der Verheißung
“A Biblical Drama in Four Acts”
Synopsis
A biblical drama in four acts. Set in a synagogue where Jews hide all night as a pogrom rages outside, the story combines Biblical and pre-World War II Jewish history. The rabbi reads from the Torah, leading, in each act, to the exploration and re-enactment of a different Biblical theme. At the conclusion, the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the deportation of those hiding become one, while the despair of a scattered people is balanced by a messianic voice that speaks of hope for deliverance of the Jews in Zion.
Top Cast
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Chorus
Ewa Bator
Chorus
Helmut Klotz
Chorus
Peter-Jürgen Schmidt
The Rabbi
Piotr Bednarski
The Narrator
Piotr Bednarski
The Head
Dieter Montag
The Narrator
Peter-Jürgen Schmidt
Der Rabbi
Piotr Bednarski
Der Vorsteher
Dieter Montag
Der Widersprecher
Gottfried Winter
Der Entfremdete
Christopher Jakob
Der Dreizehnjährige
Andreas Möckel
Der Ängsliche
Egon Schulz
Der Reiche
Dietrich Greve
Der junge Mann (Boas)
Nancy Gibson
Das fremde Mädchen (Ruth)
Thomas Mäthger
Der Wächter
Jürgen Mutze
Der Fanatiker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Heinicke
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Werfel
- Original Score
- Franz Werfel, Kurt Weill
- Original Title
- Der Weg der Verheißung
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Heinicke
Franz Werfel
Franz Werfel, Kurt Weill
Department Leadership Roster
David Sharir
Costume Design
Michael Heinicke
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eternal Road about?
A biblical drama in four acts. Set in a synagogue where Jews hide all night as a pogrom rages outside, the story combines Biblical and pre-World War II Jewish history. The rabbi reads from the Torah, leading, in each act, to the exploration and re-enactment of a different Biblical theme. At the conclusion, the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the deportation of those hiding become one, while the despair of a scattered people is balanced by a messianic voice that speaks of hope for deliverance of the Jews in Zion.
Who directed The Eternal Road?
The Eternal Road was directed by Michael Heinicke.
Who stars in The Eternal Road?
The principal cast of The Eternal Road includes Dieter Wefing, Ewa Bator, Helmut Klotz, Peter-Jürgen Schmidt, Piotr Bednarski.
When was The Eternal Road released and how long is it?
The Eternal Road was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eternal Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eternal Road was composed by Franz Werfel, Kurt Weill.
Is The Eternal Road based on a book or true story?
The Eternal Road is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Franz Werfel".