Treyf (1998)
TREYF —“unkosher” in Yiddish— is an unorthodox documentary by and about two Jewish lesbians who met and fell in love at a Passover “seder”. With personal narration, real and imagined educational films, and haunting imagery, filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky examine the Jewish identity of their upbringings and its impact on their lives.
Director: Cynthia Madansky, Alisa Lebow
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: June 7, 1998
Cast
- Alisa Lebow
- Cynthia Madansky
- Molly Ahern - Bat Mitzvah Girl
- Felice Shays - Woman on the Beach
- Melanie Kaye
- Fran Drescher
- Risa Denenberg
- Tamara Cohen
- Lexa Rosean
- Madeleine Remez
Screenplay
Music: Zeena Parkins
Editing: Alisa Lebow
Country: United States of America
Language: Yiddish, English
Original Language: yi
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Cynthia Madansky, Alisa Lebow
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Treyf about?
- TREYF —“unkosher” in Yiddish— is an unorthodox documentary by and about two Jewish lesbians who met and fell in love at a Passover “seder”. With personal narration, real and imagined educational films, and haunting imagery, filmmakers Alisa Lebow and Cynthia Madansky examine the Jewish identity of their upbringings and its impact on their lives.
- Who directed Treyf?
- Treyf was directed by Cynthia Madansky, Alisa Lebow.
- Who stars in Treyf?
- Treyf stars Alisa Lebow, Cynthia Madansky, Molly Ahern, Felice Shays, Melanie Kaye, Fran Drescher.
- How long is Treyf?
- Treyf has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Treyf?
- Treyf is a Documentary film.
- Where was Treyf produced?
- Treyf was produced in United States of America.