Yiddish Cinema and the Holocaust
When and Where
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Hybrid
Speakers
Rebecca Margolis (Monash University)
Description
The last ten years has seen the release of new films with Yiddish dialogue that address Holocaust memory. This talk examines these films and the role that the Yiddish language plays in framing the Holocaust and its aftermath. The films include: The Pin/Di Shpilke (dir. Naomi Jaye), Son of Saul (dir. László Nemes) , Shehita (dir. Dean Gold), and the newly released Shttl (Ady Walter).
Sponsors
Centre for Jewish Studies, Ashkenaz Festival, Toronto Jewish Film Festival