Chicken Soup With Knives (2012)

Chicken Soup With Knives is a personal documentary that chronicles filmmaker Leora Eisenstein’s journey (with her sister and other companions) to Lviv, her family’s hometown before World War II. There, she embarks on a search for her roots as well as a sense of justice. The journey from Israel to Ukraine encompasses meetings with current residents of Lviv, family reunions, and personal reflections. All of these elements converge as the film maps the effects of the past—and all of its painful memories—on the present.

Director: Leora Eisenstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Music: Yehuda Poliker
Editing: Ido Bahat
Production: Vice Versa Films
Original Language: en

Keywords

holocaust (shoah)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicken Soup With Knives about?
Chicken Soup With Knives is a personal documentary that chronicles filmmaker Leora Eisenstein’s journey (with her sister and other companions) to Lviv, her family’s hometown before World War II. There, she embarks on a search for her roots as well as a sense of justice. The journey from Israel to Ukraine encompasses meetings with current residents of Lviv, family reunions, and personal reflections. All of these elements converge as the film maps the effects of the past—and all of its painful memories—on the present.
Who directed Chicken Soup With Knives?
Chicken Soup With Knives was directed by Leora Eisenstein.
How long is Chicken Soup With Knives?
Chicken Soup With Knives has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Chicken Soup With Knives?
Chicken Soup With Knives is a Documentary film.