Welcome to Yiddishland (2024)

Welcome to Yiddishland (2024) poster

An upbeat, witty, and timely exploration of a global community of artists creating innovative work in their quest to rediscover and revitalise the endangered Yiddish language. From behind-the-scenes with an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to enjoyably transgressive punk-Klezmer musicians, and Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin – the endangered Yiddish language is alive and well in this rousing documentary. The language originated amongst the Jewish community in Eastern Europe, but almost disappeared when more than half of the world’s Yiddish speakers were murdered during the Holocaust. Most of the artists and performers (aka Yiddishists) in the film didn’t grow up speaking Yiddish, but all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture. Ros Horin has mapped a fascinating cultural history.

Director: Ros Horin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sam Weiss
Cinematography: Kathryn Milliss, Jaspar Techel
Editing: Steven Robinson
Production: Common Room Productions, Racing Pulse Productions, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Screen NSW, Documentary Australia Foundation
Country: Australia
Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: en

Keywords

yiddish language

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ros Horin
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welcome to Yiddishland about?
An upbeat, witty, and timely exploration of a global community of artists creating innovative work in their quest to rediscover and revitalise the endangered Yiddish language. From behind-the-scenes with an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to enjoyably transgressive punk-Klezmer musicians, and Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin – the endangered Yiddish language is alive and well in this rousing documentary. The language originated amongst the Jewish community in Eastern Europe, but almost disappeared when more than half of the world’s Yiddish speakers were murdered during the Holocaust. Most of the artists and performers (aka Yiddishists) in the film didn’t grow up speaking Yiddish, but all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture. Ros Horin has mapped a fascinating cultural history.
Who directed Welcome to Yiddishland?
Welcome to Yiddishland was directed by Ros Horin.
Who stars in Welcome to Yiddishland?
Welcome to Yiddishland stars Daniel Kahn.
How long is Welcome to Yiddishland?
Welcome to Yiddishland has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Welcome to Yiddishland?
Welcome to Yiddishland is a Documentary film.
Where was Welcome to Yiddishland produced?
Welcome to Yiddishland was produced in Australia.