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Hanele

48% | Nov 04, 1999 | Drama, Romance

Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.

Featured Crew

Karel Kachyňa
Director
Ivan Olbracht
Short Story

Cast

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Lada Jelínková
Hanele Šafarová
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Miroslav Noga
Ivo Karadžič
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Milan Lasica
Grandpa Šafar

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