When Avraham Sutzkever, called the greatest Yiddish writer of modern times, immigrated to Israel in 1947, he found a deep resistance to the use of Yiddish. But he continued to write and publish poetry of astonishing beauty, wit and vitality. This visually stunning film tells the story of his amazing life in a way that will move and inspire those familiar with or new to his art.
‘If you want to make a great documentary, find someone who few people have heard of, but who has led an astounding life’ Cinephil
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Film Details: Documentary/Dir.: Uri Barbash/Israel/ 2018/Hebrew, English, Yiddish/Hebrew, Eng ST/76 min
Festivals: New York JFF, Festival of Israeli Cinema in Paris, Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, Las Vegas JFFl, Toronto JFF, Israeli Film Festival Los Angeles
Presented in partnership with the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine,
