Welcome to Yiddishland

Synopsis

An upbeat, witty, and timely exploration of a global community of artists creating innovative work in their quest to rediscover and revitalise the endangered Yiddish language. From behind-the-scenes with an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to enjoyably transgressive punk-Klezmer musicians, and Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin – the endangered Yiddish language is alive and well in this rousing documentary. The language originated amongst the Jewish community in Eastern Europe, but almost disappeared when more than half of the world’s Yiddish speakers were murdered during the Holocaust. Most of the artists and performers (aka Yiddishists) in the film didn’t grow up speaking Yiddish, but all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture. Ros Horin has mapped a fascinating cultural history.

Main Cast

Daniel Kahn

Self

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Ros Horin
Writing	Writer	Ros Horin
	Co-Writer	Steven Robinson
Production	Producer	Jeff Daniels
	Executive Producer	Joe Skrzynski
Editing	Editor	Steven Robinson
Camera	Director of Photography	Kathryn Milliss Jaspar Techel
Sound	Music	Sam Weiss
Department	Role	Name

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