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The Dybbuk - Der dibuk
… of Eastern Europe, which was cut short by the outbreak of World War I. The Dybbuk reflects Ansky's deep perception of … actors and historical advisors. The film's exquisite musical and dance interludes evoke the cultural richness of … of WWII. … 81 … 9 … Poland … … 1937 … Dance … Klezmer musicians … Klezmer music … Theater … Klezmer … Actors … …
Yiddle With His Fiddle - Yidl mitn fidl
… to produce this film, the most commercially successful musical in the history of the Yiddish cinema, starring Molly … his daughter who, penniless, decide to become travelling musicians. The daughter disguises herself as a boy to … problems that could befall a young woman 'out in the world.' They then join together with 'another' father-son …
The Jester - Der Purimshpiler
… Nowina-Przybylski Set in a Galician shtetl before the First World War, this musical comedy focuses on three main characters: Getsel, a … in a travelling circus. A parade of costume, buffoonery and music, The Jester highlights both the shoemaker's scheme to …
A Cantor on Trial
… Yiddish with English subt. Directed by Sidney M. Goldin Music by Sholem Secunda This short film festures Loui Leybele Waldmann playing three different parts: an old world Eastern European then a German auditioning to be the … Hazzanim,Chazzanut,Chazzan,Hazzan,Hazzanim,Cantors … 1931 … Music … Hazzanut … America … Musicals … Hazzanim - Cantors … …
Chants de sable et d'etoiles - Chants of Sand and Stars
… on the importance and utilisation of traditional music in Sephardic Jewish communities - from the Middle … or Jewish liturgical pieces, from across the Jewish world, and an investigation of its influence on other …
The Key from Spain: The Songs and Stories of Flory Jagoda
… The film focuses on the life of Flory Jagoda, a survivor of World War II from Sarajevo, Bosnia. Flory Jagoda is an … modern Ladino songs. This film documents her life and her music. An article about the film by Judith R. Cohen was published in the academic journal Ethnomusicology and can be found at JSTOR Bibliographical …
Italy: Salamone de Rossi -Between Worlds
… … 58 … 9 … Israel … Tel Ad Production Company … … 1995 … Music … Baroque … Dance … Synagogue … Synagogue music … Art Music … Art … Renaissance … Documentary … … Pesaro 'ebreo … Italy … Italy: Salamone de Rossi -Between Worlds …
A Man from Munkasc: Gypsy Klezmer
… the Rom and Jews who lived together before and after World War Two in the Carpathian region. Before the Holocaust … festivities, dance etc.), most of the time the klezmer musicians were not Jews but Rom. In fact, the Rom had played … … Holocaust … Klezmer musicians … Klezmer music … Yiddish … World War II - 2nd World War - WW2 … Klezmer … Cult … …
Comedian Harmonists
… turned the city into the cultural capital of the world. Harry Frommermann, a talented, penniless musician, decides, in a sudden moment of inspiration, to …
The Multiple Voices of American Klezmer
… and radical transformation. Originally a European Jewish music, klezmer is now a staple of the world music scene. Although the fusion of instrumental and … umbrella is a significant marker of change between the Old World and revived klezmer repertories, the extension of the …