Regina (2013)
The first woman rabbi in the world, Regina Jonas, comes to light, courtesy of Rachel Weisz – who plays her – and her father George Weisz, who was the executive producer for this poetic and beautiful documentary. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas was ordained in Berlin in 1935. During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled devotion brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence.
Director: Diana Groó
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: April 25, 2013
Cast
- Rachel Weisz - Regina Jonas (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Dániel Kardos
Editing: Ágnes Mógor
Production: Katapult Film, Malcah, Time Prints Filmproduktion
Country: Hungary
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
holocaust (shoah), rabbi, historical figure, judaism, woman rabbi
More Films by Director: Diana Groó
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Regina about?
- The first woman rabbi in the world, Regina Jonas, comes to light, courtesy of Rachel Weisz – who plays her – and her father George Weisz, who was the executive producer for this poetic and beautiful documentary. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas was ordained in Berlin in 1935. During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled devotion brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence.
- Who directed Regina?
- Regina was directed by Diana Groó.
- Who stars in Regina?
- Regina stars Rachel Weisz.
- How long is Regina?
- Regina has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Regina?
- Regina is a Documentary film.
- Where was Regina produced?
- Regina was produced in Hungary.