Image Before My Eyes (1981)
Using historical footage, still photographs, and live interviews, the filmmaker tells the story of Jewish life in Poland between the two World Wars. Includes scenes of urban and rural life, and covers the rise and flourishing of the many religious and secular economic, political, and social movements which characterized Jewish society at this time. Film is a broad survey rather than focusing on any particular sub-topic. Notable in that it deals with the vibrancy of the life of this population of 3.5 million, and not with the tragedy of its subsequent destruction.
Director: Joshua Waletzky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 19, 1981
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Image Before My Eyes about?
- Using historical footage, still photographs, and live interviews, the filmmaker tells the story of Jewish life in Poland between the two World Wars. Includes scenes of urban and rural life, and covers the rise and flourishing of the many religious and secular economic, political, and social movements which characterized Jewish society at this time. Film is a broad survey rather than focusing on any particular sub-topic. Notable in that it deals with the vibrancy of the life of this population of 3.5 million, and not with the tragedy of its subsequent destruction.
- Who directed Image Before My Eyes?
- Image Before My Eyes was directed by Joshua Waletzky.
- How long is Image Before My Eyes?
- Image Before My Eyes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Image Before My Eyes?
- Image Before My Eyes is a Documentary film.