Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné
Synopsis
This somber drama chronicles the writings of Paltiel Kossover (Michel Jonasz), a Rumanian Jew who was incarcerated in a Stalinist prison. Zupanev (Erland Josephson) is a sympathetic court registrar who smuggles the documents and later presents them to the poet's son Grisha (Vincent David).
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Michel Jonasz
Paltiel Kossover
Erland Josephson
Zupanev
Wojciech Pszoniak
Judge
Philippe Léotard
Bernard Hauptmann
Vincent David
Grisha Kossover
Ann Zacharias
Inge
Mosko Alkalai
Paltiel's Father
Georges Beller
Yvan
Timna Brover
Singer
Ninette Dinar
Paltiel's Mother
Peter Hudson
Ephraim
Malek Kateb
Dr. Mozliak
Serge Merlin
Grossman
Szabó László
Paul Hamburger
Patrick Tessari
Henri Texier
Hairdresser
Cécile Vassort
Sheina Rosenblum
Anne Wiazemsky
Raissa Kossover
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cassenti
- Screenplay & Story
- Elie Wiesel, Frank Cassenti, Michèle-Annie Mercier
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné
- Country of Origin
- France, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Feeling Productions, Images des Anges, Swan productions, YNIL Film Productions, CNC, TF1 Films Production, La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cassenti
Elie Wiesel, Frank Cassenti, Michèle-Annie Mercier
Gabriel Yared
Patrick Blossier
Michèle-Annie Mercier
Hubert Niogret
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cassenti
Director
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
Hubert Niogret
Producer
Frank Cassenti
Writer
Michèle-Annie Mercier
Writer
Michèle-Annie Mercier
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné
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What is Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné about?
This somber drama chronicles the writings of Paltiel Kossover (Michel Jonasz), a Rumanian Jew who was incarcerated in a Stalinist prison. Zupanev (Erland Josephson) is a sympathetic court registrar who smuggles the documents and later presents them to the poet's son Grisha (Vincent David).
Who directed Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné?
Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné was directed by Frank Cassenti.
Who stars in Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné?
The principal cast of Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné includes Michel Jonasz, Erland Josephson, Wojciech Pszoniak, Philippe Léotard, Vincent David.
When was Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné released and how long is it?
Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné based on a book or true story?
Le Testament d'un poète juif assassiné is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elie Wiesel".