Dybuk (1999)
In a Polish-Jewish village, pious student Chanan, captivated by Kabbalah, falls in love with Leah, the rabbi’s daughter, but is forbidden to wed her and dies invoking the Ineffable Name - returning as a dybbuk (possessing spirit) at her wedding. Only after a mystical “trial” reveals a centuries-old vow binding their souls does the revered Rabbi Azriel exorcise the dybbuk, freeing both Leah and the restless spirit.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 22, 1999
Cast
- Dominika Ostałowska - Lea
- Rafał Maćkowiak - Chanan
- Jarosław Gajewski - Meszułach
- Marek Bargiełowski - Reb Sender Brynicer
- Władysław Kowalski - Reb Szymszon
- Henryk Talar - Reb Mendel
- Cezary Kosiński - Batlan
- Paweł Nowisz - Batlan
- Paweł Deląg - Batlan
- Jan Bzdawka - Batlan
Screenplay
- Michal Friedman
- Szymon An-ski (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Jacek Petrycki
Production: Telewizja Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Keywords
based on play or musical, filmed play
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dybuk about?
- In a Polish-Jewish village, pious student Chanan, captivated by Kabbalah, falls in love with Leah, the rabbi’s daughter, but is forbidden to wed her and dies invoking the Ineffable Name - returning as a dybbuk (possessing spirit) at her wedding. Only after a mystical “trial” reveals a centuries-old vow binding their souls does the revered Rabbi Azriel exorcise the dybbuk, freeing both Leah and the restless spirit.
- Who directed Dybuk?
- Dybuk was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
- Who stars in Dybuk?
- Dybuk stars Dominika Ostałowska, Rafał Maćkowiak, Jarosław Gajewski, Marek Bargiełowski, Władysław Kowalski, Henryk Talar.
- How long is Dybuk?
- Dybuk has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Dybuk?
- Dybuk is a Drama film.
- Where was Dybuk produced?
- Dybuk was produced in Poland.