Bitter Herbs and Honey (1996)

Bitter Herbs and Honey tells a richly textured story of the making of multi-cultural Australia. Through the saga of the the story of the Jewish migrants, mainly from Eastern Europe, who made their first home in Melbourne's inner-city suburb of Carlton, the film explores issues at the heart of Australia's development towards cultural diversity. The film builds a picture of poor immigrants who left Europe in the period of turmoil preceding, and in the wake of, the Second World War, having lost everything spiritually and materially. In a country most had never heard of on the other side of the earth, they began to rebuild their lives.

Director: Monique Schwarz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Screenplay

Production: Amber Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bitter Herbs and Honey about?
Bitter Herbs and Honey tells a richly textured story of the making of multi-cultural Australia. Through the saga of the the story of the Jewish migrants, mainly from Eastern Europe, who made their first home in Melbourne's inner-city suburb of Carlton, the film explores issues at the heart of Australia's development towards cultural diversity. The film builds a picture of poor immigrants who left Europe in the period of turmoil preceding, and in the wake of, the Second World War, having lost everything spiritually and materially. In a country most had never heard of on the other side of the earth, they began to rebuild their lives.
Who directed Bitter Herbs and Honey?
Bitter Herbs and Honey was directed by Monique Schwarz.
How long is Bitter Herbs and Honey?
Bitter Herbs and Honey has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Bitter Herbs and Honey?
Bitter Herbs and Honey is a Documentary film.
Where was Bitter Herbs and Honey produced?
Bitter Herbs and Honey was produced in Australia.