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The Yiddish King Lear (1935) - Screening
Scene from The Yiddish King Lear (Der Yidisher Kenig Lir)
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The National Center for Jewish Film
The Yiddish King Lear (Der Yidisher Kenig Lir), a 1935 film directed by Harry Thomashefsky, is based on Jacob Gordin's famous play, which transposes the Shakespeare story to turn-of-the-century Jewish Vilna. Jacob Adler commissioned the play, and played Dovid Moishele, a career-defining role. Join us for a rare screening of a 16 mm copy of this unlikely twist on a classic tale. Invited for the panel discussion following are Morris Dickstein, Ellen Adler, and Sharon Rivo. In collaboration with the National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University.
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009
Martin E. Segal Theatre. Free!