Mendy (2003)
You can reach ecstasy through prayer... or you can buy it on the street
Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.
Director: Adam Vardy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 20, 2003
Cast
- Ivan Sandomire - Mendy
- Spencer Chandler - Yankel
- Gabriela Dias - Mendy
- Jonathan Hova - Michael
- Deana Barone - Gittie
- Elizabeth Cano - Maria
- Kristen Cecala - Beth
- Yelena Shmulenson - The Girl at the Shabbes Table
- Isaac Stern - Moishe-Volf
- Isaac Stein - Moishe-Volf
Screenplay
- Heshey Schnitzler (Co-Writer)
- Adam Vardy
Editing: Heather Spilkin
Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: en
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
faith, judaism, religion, drug trade, sexual repression, hasidic judaism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mendy about?
- Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.
- Who directed Mendy?
- Mendy was directed by Adam Vardy.
- Who stars in Mendy?
- Mendy stars Ivan Sandomire, Spencer Chandler, Gabriela Dias, Jonathan Hova, Deana Barone, Elizabeth Cano.
- How long is Mendy?
- Mendy has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Mendy?
- Mendy is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Mendy?
- The themes of Mendy include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.