Hanele (1999)
Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.
Director: Karel Kachyňa
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 4, 1999
Cast
- Lada Jelínková - Hanele Šafarová
- Miroslav Noga - Ivo Karadžič
- Jiří Ornest - Dad
- Táňa Fischerová - Mom
- Milan Lasica - Grandpa Šafar
- Hanuš Bor - Pinches Jakubovič
- Václav Chalupa - Šlojme Kac
- Stanislav Zindulka - Jid Fajnerman
- Jan Kraus - Salamon Fux
- Eva Holubová - Ester Fuxová
Screenplay
- Ivan Olbracht (Short Story)
- Jana Dudková (Screenplay)
Music: Petr Hapka
Cinematography: Petr Hojda
Editing: Dalibor Lipský
Production: Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on short story, 1930s, hasidic judaism
More Films by Director: Karel Kachyňa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hanele about?
- Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.
- Who directed Hanele?
- Hanele was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
- Who stars in Hanele?
- Hanele stars Lada Jelínková, Miroslav Noga, Jiří Ornest, Táňa Fischerová, Milan Lasica, Hanuš Bor.
- How long is Hanele?
- Hanele has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Hanele?
- Hanele is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Hanele produced?
- Hanele was produced in Czech Republic.