Zelda: A Simple Woman (2015)

She published her first book of poetry at the age of 53 and became a prominent figure in the field of Hebrew literature, a portrait of the first religious female poet.

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She published her first book of poetry at the age of 53 and became a prominent figure in the field of Hebrew literature. Niece of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, living alone in Jerusalem, writing poems of pieces of paper, surrounded by a small court of lovers and admirers. Through never-seen berfore archival footage and meetigns with her loves and friends (Amos, Chava Alberstein), the film gently sketches a portrait of the first religious female poet.

Director: Yair Qedar
Runtime: 55 min
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Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zelda: A Simple Woman about?
She published her first book of poetry at the age of 53 and became a prominent figure in the field of Hebrew literature. Niece of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, living alone in Jerusalem, writing poems of pieces of paper, surrounded by a small court of lovers and admirers. Through never-seen berfore archival footage and meetigns with her loves and friends (Amos, Chava Alberstein), the film gently sketches a portrait of the first religious female poet.
Who directed Zelda: A Simple Woman?
Zelda: A Simple Woman was directed by Yair Qedar.
How long is Zelda: A Simple Woman?
Zelda: A Simple Woman has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).