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Catalog  New Release HAREDIM Trilogy - The Rabbi`s Daughter & The Midwife |
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HAREDIM Trilogy - The Rabbi`s Daughter & The Midwife
Israel, 2009 | Doc., 50 min., | Video
Director:
ron ofer, Dr. Yohai Hakak
Producers: Belfilms
Sponsors: Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Avi Chai Foundation.
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| Synopsis |
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Haredim - A Documentary Trilogy
A rare journey to the heart of ultra-Orthodox community in Israel
Link to the official website and trailers
Adina Bar - Shalom, eldest daughter of the revered, Rabbi O vadia Yossef, dreamed of studying psychology, however, fate determined she would spend many years as a seamstress managing a bridal salon. As her children grew up and wed, she decided to take action and establish the first ever academic college for ultra orthodox Jews. Her goal was to provide young religious men and women the opportunity to realize their educational dreams, enabling them to find employment and eventually support their own families. Above all, her success depends on her father`s blessing.
Rachel Chalkowski, nicknamed Bambi, has delivered over thirty thousand babies. As head nurse and legendary senior midwife, she appreciates the hardships ultra orthodox women endure; giving birth to ten or twelve children, while the burden of caring for the entire family rests solely on them. Bambi established a charitable foundation to financially assist these large families.
Bambi and Adina each attempt to better the lives of ultra orthodox Jews, who often live in great poverty. Together they take a long, hard look at their society from a brave, feminine perspective.
"The Rabbi`s daughter and the Midwife" is one of three documentaries in the trilogy "Haredim". For the first time, prominent figures from many segments of Israeli Ultra-Orthodox society express their views on the influence of a Jewish secular state and the modern-western culture that threatens to engulf them.
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Awards and Festivals |
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Festivals:
Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2010
JOFA Film Festival 2010
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival 2009
Chicago Festival of Israeli Films 2009
Brazil Religion Film Festival 2009, with Director
Up-Coming Screenings of the Trilogy
Jan. 21. 2010 | religion.com | Barbur Gallery Jerusalem
Jan. 25. 2010 | Gevald! | New York Jewish Film Festival
Feb. 1.2010 | The Trilogy | Tel Aviv cinematheqe
Feb. 7. 2010 | The Trilogy | Jerusalem Cinematheque
Feb. 22. 2010 | religion.com | Sderot Cinematheque
Feb. 25. 2010 | religion.com | Sderot Cinematheque
Mar. 4. 2010 | The Rabbi`s Daughter`s and the Midwife| Jerusalem Cinematheque | 21:00
Mar. 12. 2010 | Gevald! | Haifa Cinematheque | 14:00
Mar. 13. 2010 | The Rabbi`s Daughter`s and the Midwife | Culumbia University, New York City, as part of JOFA Film Festival.
Mar. 18. 2010 | The Rabbi`s Daughter`s and the Midwife | Herzlia Cinematheque | 19:00
With the Presence of Mrs. Bar Shalom and Mrs. Schalkowski, and Ron Ofer the Trilogy`s Director.
Mar. 19. 2010 | The Rabbi`s Daughter and the Midwife | Haifa Cinematheque | 14:00
Mar. 25. 2010 | religion.com | Jerusalem Cinematheque | 18:00
Mar. 26. 2010 | religion.com | Haifa Cinematheque | 14:00
Apr. 1. 2010 | The Rabbi`s Daughter and the Midwife | Givatayim Theater | 16:00
With the Presence of Mrs. Bar Shalom and The Trilogy`s Filmmakers
April 2010| The Trilogy | Toronto Jewish Film Festival
May 2010| The Trikogy | Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
Educational:
Hebrew University
Haifa University |
More Credits |
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| Production Company: Belfilms |
| Camera: Ron Katzenelson |
| Editor: Ronit Kertsner |
| Original Music: Jonatan Bar-Giora |
| Original Language: Hebrew |
| Subtitles: English |
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A Link to an Article about the Trilogy, By Emy Kronish |
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