In Search of Ladino (1981)
In Search of Ladino follows Ladino speakers, their culture, their memories and hopes for their mother tongue. This unique film is one of the earliest works presenting Ladino-speaking Holocaust survivors in Israel, and it provides rare documentation of their testimonies and songs. Filmmaker David Perlov’s camera glances on the faces of the people, as he listens carefully to their stories and songs. The film was meant to be part of a trilogy about languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, but Perlov only managed to make the first film.
Director: David Perlov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 2, 1981
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Search of Ladino about?
- In Search of Ladino follows Ladino speakers, their culture, their memories and hopes for their mother tongue. This unique film is one of the earliest works presenting Ladino-speaking Holocaust survivors in Israel, and it provides rare documentation of their testimonies and songs. Filmmaker David Perlov’s camera glances on the faces of the people, as he listens carefully to their stories and songs. The film was meant to be part of a trilogy about languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, but Perlov only managed to make the first film.
- Who directed In Search of Ladino?
- In Search of Ladino was directed by David Perlov.
- How long is In Search of Ladino?
- In Search of Ladino has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is In Search of Ladino?
- In Search of Ladino is a Documentary film.
- Where was In Search of Ladino produced?
- In Search of Ladino was produced in Israel.