Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish (2012)
The play Romeo and Juliet has been translated around the world. Now Eve Annenberg’s gritty, funny feature film sets William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in contemporary New York City with Brooklyn-inflected English and Yiddish spoken by a talented cast.
Director: Eve Annenberg
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Cast
- Lazer Weiss - Lazer / Romeo
- Melissa Weisz - Juliet / Faggie
- Mendy Zafir - Mendy / Benvolio
- Yoeli Weiss - Mo / Mercutio
- Josef Yossi Friedman - Tybalt / Ty
- Eve Annenberg - Ava / Nurse
- Isaac Schoenfeld - Isaac / Rabbi
- Yelena Shmulenson - Lady Cauplet
Screenplay
Cinematography: Inyoung Choi
Editing: Jack Haigis
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish about?
- The play Romeo and Juliet has been translated around the world. Now Eve Annenberg’s gritty, funny feature film sets William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in contemporary New York City with Brooklyn-inflected English and Yiddish spoken by a talented cast.
- Who directed Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish?
- Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish was directed by Eve Annenberg.
- Who stars in Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish?
- Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish stars Lazer Weiss, Melissa Weisz, Mendy Zafir, Yoeli Weiss, Josef Yossi Friedman, Eve Annenberg.
- How long is Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish?
- Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish?
- Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish produced?
- Romeo and Juliet in Yiddish was produced in United States of America.