Ester (2002)
A narrative about "the days when the Jews found rest from their enemies and the month that was transformed from pain to joy, from mourning to a feast day." A parable about the courage to arrive in another country and a funny mound of joy about luck in misfortune. Narrated by György Konrád and performed by immigrants from Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Director: Ulrike Ottinger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: October 1, 2002
Cast
- György Konrád - Reader of the Megilla
- Genrietta Liakhorvitskaia - Ester
- Michael Enenstein - King Achaschwerosch
- Viatcheslav Demidov - Haman
- Boris Raev - Mordechai
- Alla Prymak - Queen Waschti
- Isaak Plapler - Memuchan the wise
- Isaak Kipperstein - Writer
- Davyd Yanovskiy - Master of Ceremonies
- Bella Bernstein - Eunuch
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ulrike Ottinger
Editing: Bettina Blickwede
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ulrike Ottinger
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ester about?
- A narrative about "the days when the Jews found rest from their enemies and the month that was transformed from pain to joy, from mourning to a feast day." A parable about the courage to arrive in another country and a funny mound of joy about luck in misfortune. Narrated by György Konrád and performed by immigrants from Central and South-Eastern Europe.
- Who directed Ester?
- Ester was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
- Who stars in Ester?
- Ester stars György Konrád, Genrietta Liakhorvitskaia, Michael Enenstein, Viatcheslav Demidov, Boris Raev, Alla Prymak.
- How long is Ester?
- Ester has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Ester?
- Ester is a Documentary film.