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Welcome to the story of the revival of the Yiddish language, one that follows artists from around the world across numerous disciplines as they reignite the use of the 'mother tongue' in music, theatre, opera and literature in this upbeat, witty, and timely film. From behind-the-scenes with an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl, 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. Welcome to Yiddishland offers audiences a positive, nuanced, empowered and inclusive depiction of "Jewishness."

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    95 minutes
  • Language
    Yiddish, English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Premiere
    US Premiere
  • Director
    Ros Horin
  • Screenwriter
    Ros Horin, Steven Robinson
  • Cast
    Mikhl Yashinsky, Barrie Kosky
  • Cinematographer
    Kathryn Milliss, Jasper Techel
  • Editor
    Steven Robinson