Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens (1994)
In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
Director: Jens Huckeriede
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1994
Cast
- Peter Weis - Narrator (voice)
- Norbert Friedländer - Self - Interviewee
- Nathan Peter Levinson - Self - Interviewee
- Miriam Gillis-Carlebach - Self - Interviewee
Screenplay
Music: Stefan Goreiski
Cinematography: Barbara Metzlaff, Manfred Oppermann
Editing: Jens Huckeriede
Production: die thede
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
jewish life
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens about?
- In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
- Who directed Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens?
- Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens was directed by Jens Huckeriede.
- Who stars in Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens?
- Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens stars Peter Weis, Norbert Friedländer, Nathan Peter Levinson, Miriam Gillis-Carlebach.
- How long is Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens?
- Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens?
- Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens produced?
- Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens was produced in Germany.