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Welcome to Yiddishland

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.

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Welcome to Yiddishland

June 9, 2024
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Directing

Ros Horin
Director

Writing

Steven Robinson
Co-Writer
Ros Horin
Writer

Production

Jeff Daniels
Producer
Joe Skrzynski
Executive Producer

Sound

Sam Weiss
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Jaspar Techel
Director of Photography
Kathryn Milliss
Director of Photography

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