Rabbi Wolff (2016)
A Gentleman Before God
William Wolff is nearly 90 and perhaps the most unconventional rabbi in the world. As the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, he looks after the Jewish Communities in Schwerin and Rostock, but still lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. Midweek he usually flies from Heathrow to Germany. After the services on Saturdays, he either makes his way home or on a leisure city trip. His annual highlight is betting at the Horse Race of Royal Ascot and joining a fasting-retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Willy Wolff leads a Jet-Set-Life, which he actually cannot afford, but dealing with money isn't one of his strengths. Naturally, that occasionally leads to quite temporal conflicts. Rabbi Wolff is the portrait of a fascinating character, a deeply religious man who, blessed with a tremendous joie de vivre, defies all conventions. More than that, it gives insight into the world of Judaism and introduces us to a uniquely German biography.
Cast
- William Wolff - Himself
- Andreas Buchinger - Himself
- Valeriy Bunimov - Himself
- Kathleen Egleton - Herself
- Robin Fell - Himself
- Elisheva Friedman - Herself
- Leo Hepner - Himself
- Elsa Hillman - Herself
- Stefanie Horn - Herself
- Olga Korneeva - Herself
Screenplay
Keywords
rabbi, judaism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rabbi Wolff about?
- William Wolff is nearly 90 and perhaps the most unconventional rabbi in the world. As the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, he looks after the Jewish Communities in Schwerin and Rostock, but still lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. Midweek he usually flies from Heathrow to Germany. After the services on Saturdays, he either makes his way home or on a leisure city trip. His annual highlight is betting at the Horse Race of Royal Ascot and joining a fasting-retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Willy Wolff leads a Jet-Set-Life, which he actually cannot afford, but dealing with money isn't one of his strengths. Naturally, that occasionally leads to quite temporal conflicts. Rabbi Wolff is the portrait of a fascinating character, a deeply religious man who, blessed with a tremendous joie de vivre, defies all conventions. More than that, it gives insight into the world of Judaism and introduces us to a uniquely German biography.
- Who directed Rabbi Wolff?
- Rabbi Wolff was directed by Britta Wauer.
- Who stars in Rabbi Wolff?
- Rabbi Wolff stars William Wolff, Andreas Buchinger, Valeriy Bunimov, Kathleen Egleton, Robin Fell, Elisheva Friedman.
- How long is Rabbi Wolff?
- Rabbi Wolff has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Rabbi Wolff?
- Rabbi Wolff is a Documentary film.
- Where was Rabbi Wolff produced?
- Rabbi Wolff was produced in Germany.