The Orphan’s Kaddish (2016)

The Orphan’s Kaddish (2016) poster

An elderly man is working tirelessly to revive the Jewish world lost in the Holocaust. His name is Aharon Appelfeld, and he became one of the greatest Jewish writers of our time. Every day, through his murmuring voice and handwriting, the survivors, the children of Ukraine, the peasants of Yiddishland come alive in the tiny office of a Jerusalem apartment. Aharon Appelfeld, solitary, wants to fight this battle to his last breath.

Director: Arnaud Sauli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Denis Cuniot
Cinematography: Fabrice Main, Guillaume Adrey
Editing: Jeanne Oberson
Production: Dublin Films
Country: France
Language: עִבְרִית, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

holocaust (shoah), jew persecution, biography, writer, novelist

More Films by Director: Arnaud Sauli
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Orphan’s Kaddish about?
An elderly man is working tirelessly to revive the Jewish world lost in the Holocaust. His name is Aharon Appelfeld, and he became one of the greatest Jewish writers of our time. Every day, through his murmuring voice and handwriting, the survivors, the children of Ukraine, the peasants of Yiddishland come alive in the tiny office of a Jerusalem apartment. Aharon Appelfeld, solitary, wants to fight this battle to his last breath.
Who directed The Orphan’s Kaddish?
The Orphan’s Kaddish was directed by Arnaud Sauli.
Who stars in The Orphan’s Kaddish?
The Orphan’s Kaddish stars Aharon Appelfeld.
How long is The Orphan’s Kaddish?
The Orphan’s Kaddish has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Orphan’s Kaddish?
The Orphan’s Kaddish is a Documentary film.
Where was The Orphan’s Kaddish produced?
The Orphan’s Kaddish was produced in France.