Golem, the Spirit of Exile (1992)
An allegory of the Golem, a Jewish mythical creature personifying displacement and exile, this film tells the story of a woman (similar to the biblical Ruth) and her sisters, who are forced into exile after the death of their husbands. It is set in 1990s Paris, where the director was living in self-imposed exile following the ban on his 1982 documentary in Israel. The recurring theme of the film is migrations and unrooting, like the legendary Golem.
Director: Amos Gitai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 24, 1992
Cast
- Hanna Schygulla - L'Esprit de l'Exil
- Vittorio Mezzogiorno - Le Maharal
- Ophrah Shemesh - Naomi
- Samuel Fuller - Elimelek
- Mireille Perrier - Ruth
- Sotigui Kouyaté - Boaz
- Fabienne Babe - Orpa
- Antonio Carallo - Kylion
- Bernard Levy - Malhon
- Bernardo Bertolucci - Le Maître de la Cour
Screenplay
- Stephan Levine (Adaptation)
- Amos Gitai
Music: Simon Stockhausen, Markus Stockhausen
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Anna Ruiz
Language: English, Français, עִבְרִית
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Amos Gitai
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Golem, the Spirit of Exile about?
- An allegory of the Golem, a Jewish mythical creature personifying displacement and exile, this film tells the story of a woman (similar to the biblical Ruth) and her sisters, who are forced into exile after the death of their husbands. It is set in 1990s Paris, where the director was living in self-imposed exile following the ban on his 1982 documentary in Israel. The recurring theme of the film is migrations and unrooting, like the legendary Golem.
- Who directed Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile was directed by Amos Gitai.
- Who stars in Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile stars Hanna Schygulla, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Ophrah Shemesh, Samuel Fuller, Mireille Perrier, Sotigui Kouyaté.
- How long is Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Golem, the Spirit of Exile?
- Golem, the Spirit of Exile is a Drama film.