Volvo City (1991)

Stamford Hill in North London is home to a community of 30,000 Hasidic Jews. Aiming to preserve a way of life they had in eighteenth century Poland and living strictly according to over 600 Biblical commandments brings them into conflict with modern life. They have embraced one aspect fully though, the Volvo Estate car.

Director: Susanna White
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Production: Quicksilver
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, jewish life, judaism, hasidic judaism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volvo City about?
Stamford Hill in North London is home to a community of 30,000 Hasidic Jews. Aiming to preserve a way of life they had in eighteenth century Poland and living strictly according to over 600 Biblical commandments brings them into conflict with modern life. They have embraced one aspect fully though, the Volvo Estate car.
Who directed Volvo City?
Volvo City was directed by Susanna White.
How long is Volvo City?
Volvo City has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Volvo City?
Volvo City is a Documentary film.
Where was Volvo City produced?
Volvo City was produced in United Kingdom.