
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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- Released
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- Language
- English
- yiddish language
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
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Release dates
AustraliaAU
- PremiereSydney Film Festival9 Jun 2024
- PremiereMA 15+Jewish International Film Festival6 Oct 2024
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Welcome to Yiddishland was released on 9 June 2024.
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