The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
In a small east-european ghetto, the Jewish family is celebrating Easter. The fraternal dissonance between the Sigoulim brothers pretty accurately mirrors the strife between the two powers, one surrounding Samuel, a devoted rabbi, and the other around Moïse, a talented money lender. Moïse becomes the king of petrol and ships to London with his niece Lia. Conflict continues and leads to the violent strike by oilworkers...
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry RousselScreenplay
- Henry RousselDirector
Cast
- Raquel MellerLia
- André RoanneAndré d'Orlinsky
- Max MaxudianMoise Sigoulim
- Pierre BlancharDavid
- Robby GuichardAndré
- Henriette MoretLa rabbitzine Binnah
- Jean De SauvejunteLe rabbin Samuel
- Marie-Louise VoisMadame Sigoulim
- Albert BrasLe rabbin Samuel Sigoulim
- Pierrette LugandLia (Prologue)
- Jean RauzenaDavid (Prologue)
- UribeEsther (Prologue)
Themes
jewish ghetto