Kol Nidre (1939)
Famous for their role as young lovers two years previous in The Dybbuk, Polish husband-and-wife team Leon Liebgold and Lili Liliana are reunited as stars in Kol Nidre, a surprising mashup of romance, melodrama, comedy, and musical. The film tells the story of a girl (Liliana) who is torn between two lovers, using this premise to comment on the expectations surrounding gender, marriage, and the family in a time of generational uproar.
Director: Joseph Seiden
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 7, 1939
Screenplay
- Ben Gitlitz (Screenplay)
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Joseph Seiden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kol Nidre about?
- Famous for their role as young lovers two years previous in The Dybbuk, Polish husband-and-wife team Leon Liebgold and Lili Liliana are reunited as stars in Kol Nidre, a surprising mashup of romance, melodrama, comedy, and musical. The film tells the story of a girl (Liliana) who is torn between two lovers, using this premise to comment on the expectations surrounding gender, marriage, and the family in a time of generational uproar.
- Who directed Kol Nidre?
- Kol Nidre was directed by Joseph Seiden.
- How long is Kol Nidre?
- Kol Nidre has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).