Join us for the full cinema experience—popcorn, choc tops and all—as we present Welcome to Yiddishland, 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.

'Yiddishists' are an exciting, progressive and creative Jewish subculture. This film shines a light on them, their progressive artistic works, and the significant impact Australia's Yiddish arts scene has on this global community. From an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin. The artists and performers in the film all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture.

In Welcome to Yiddishland, acclaimed Australian director Ros Horin offers audiences a positive, nuanced, empowered and inclusive depiction of Jewishness.

Director Ros Horin will be in attendance on the night to introduce the film.

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“What a wonderful movie, awakening the world to the revival in Yiddish culture, especially music. And what a feat of stamina, and creativity over many continents.”
– New York Times

“Captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish.”
– Forward

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SEATS ARE UNASSIGNED AND DOORS OPEN AT 6.30 PM FOR A 7.00 PM START.

ARRIVE EARLY TO VISIT THE CANDY BAR FOR MOVIE SNACKS AND SECURE YOUR SEAT.

WELCOME TO YIDDISHLAND (2024)

Rating: PG
Runtime: 95 mins
Language: English, Yiddish, Hebrew with subtitles

Director: Ros Horin
Writers: Ros Horin, Steven Robinson
Producers: Ros Horin, Jeff Daniels
Executive Producer: Joe Skrzynski
Associate Producer: Amy Browne
Cinematographers: Kathryn Milliss ACS, Jasper Techel
Editor: Steven Robinson ASE
Production Designer: Howard Mandel
Sound Designer: Sam Weiss
Animation Artist: Anita Lester

Featuring: Evelyn Krape, Husky Gawenda & Gideon Preiss, Tomi Kalinski, YID!

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