Sorrows of Sarah (1913)
This film captures a stage production at Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, accompanied by the choir of Moscow Synagogue. Brothers Isaak and Borukh are both in love with Sarra, but Sarra chooses Isaac and they got married. However, Sarra could not conceive for ten years, and their Rabbi tells them that according to Jewish law, they must divorce. Isaak's parents push him to sign the divorce paper, then their Rabbi drops the divorce paper to Sarra's feet. She tells Isaac about her grief, and Isaak commits suicide. Soon after-wards, Sore realizes that she is pregnant, but she is now single.
Director: Aleksandr Arkatov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: September 9, 1913
Cast
- Tatyana Shornikova - Sarah
- Aleksandr Kheruvimov - Sarah's father
- Praskovya Maksimova - Sarah's mother
- Ivan Mosjoukine - Isaak
- Pavel Knorr - Isaak's father
- Antonina Pozharskaya - Isaak's mother
- Viktor Tourjansky - Borukh
Screenplay
Cinematography: Fyodor Bremer, Władysław Starewicz
Production: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Keywords
jewish life
More Films by Director: Aleksandr Arkatov
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sorrows of Sarah about?
- This film captures a stage production at Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, accompanied by the choir of Moscow Synagogue. Brothers Isaak and Borukh are both in love with Sarra, but Sarra chooses Isaac and they got married. However, Sarra could not conceive for ten years, and their Rabbi tells them that according to Jewish law, they must divorce. Isaak's parents push him to sign the divorce paper, then their Rabbi drops the divorce paper to Sarra's feet. She tells Isaac about her grief, and Isaak commits suicide. Soon after-wards, Sore realizes that she is pregnant, but she is now single.
- Who directed Sorrows of Sarah?
- Sorrows of Sarah was directed by Aleksandr Arkatov.
- Who stars in Sorrows of Sarah?
- Sorrows of Sarah stars Tatyana Shornikova, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Praskovya Maksimova, Ivan Mosjoukine, Pavel Knorr, Antonina Pozharskaya.
- How long is Sorrows of Sarah?
- Sorrows of Sarah has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Sorrows of Sarah?
- Sorrows of Sarah is a Drama film.
- Where was Sorrows of Sarah produced?
- Sorrows of Sarah was produced in Russia.