The Guide for the Perplexed (2006)

Director Yigal Bursztyn’s made-for-TV road movie takes viewers on a contemporary journey in which he traces the gospel and teachings of Jewish philosopher, Maimonides (aka the Rambam). Burszstyn goes from the Spanish city of Cordoba to Fes in Morocco, then onwards to Egypt and finally, Israel. In the course of this physical, geographical journey, Bursztyn also does a deep dive into Maimonides’s 12th century canonical work, The Guide for the Perplexed, which he uses as a tool to interpret present-day events and the conflicts between faith and rationale, and between religion, culture, and gender.

Director: Igal Bursztyn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:
Music: Yair Dalal
Editing: Igal Bursztyn, Era Lapid
Original Language: he

Keywords

palestinian-israeli conflict, literary adaptation, documentary

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What is The Guide for the Perplexed about?
Director Yigal Bursztyn’s made-for-TV road movie takes viewers on a contemporary journey in which he traces the gospel and teachings of Jewish philosopher, Maimonides (aka the Rambam). Burszstyn goes from the Spanish city of Cordoba to Fes in Morocco, then onwards to Egypt and finally, Israel. In the course of this physical, geographical journey, Bursztyn also does a deep dive into Maimonides’s 12th century canonical work, The Guide for the Perplexed, which he uses as a tool to interpret present-day events and the conflicts between faith and rationale, and between religion, culture, and gender.
Who directed The Guide for the Perplexed?
The Guide for the Perplexed was directed by Igal Bursztyn.
How long is The Guide for the Perplexed?
The Guide for the Perplexed has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is The Guide for the Perplexed?
The Guide for the Perplexed is a Documentary film.