A Yiddish World Remembered (2004)
Films, photographs and interviews depict Jewish life in the "shtetls" of Eastern Europe.
Elliott Gould narrates this affectionate look at life in the shtetls of Eastern Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "It's unreal that all this could have just disappeared," says Polish native Mariem Adler Stok, one of the seniors whose memories of this "Yiddish world" give this documentary its life. The hour traces Jewish history in Europe and explores Jews' focus on education, their religious customs, clothing, food, music and theater.
Director: Andrew Goldberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 14, 2004
Cast
- Elliott Gould - Narrator
Screenplay
Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: en
Keywords
yiddish language
More Films by Director: Andrew Goldberg
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Yiddish World Remembered about?
- Elliott Gould narrates this affectionate look at life in the shtetls of Eastern Europe in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "It's unreal that all this could have just disappeared," says Polish native Mariem Adler Stok, one of the seniors whose memories of this "Yiddish world" give this documentary its life. The hour traces Jewish history in Europe and explores Jews' focus on education, their religious customs, clothing, food, music and theater.
- Who directed A Yiddish World Remembered?
- A Yiddish World Remembered was directed by Andrew Goldberg.
- Who stars in A Yiddish World Remembered?
- A Yiddish World Remembered stars Elliott Gould.
- How long is A Yiddish World Remembered?
- A Yiddish World Remembered has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Yiddish World Remembered?
- A Yiddish World Remembered is a Documentary film.