Golem in Pompei
The film documents Amos Gitai's play "Golem" at the ancient theater in Pompeii, combined with fictional scenes. Within the historical narrative, themes resonating with the contemporary world emerge.
The film documents Amos Gitai's play "Golem" at the ancient theater in Pompeii, combined with fictional scenes. Within the historical narrative, themes resonating with the contemporary world emerge.
Irène Jacob
Laurent Naouri
Minas Qarawany
Bahira Ablassi
Menashe Noy
Anne-Laure Ségla
The film documents Amos Gitai's play "Golem" at the ancient theater in Pompeii, combined with fictional scenes. Within the historical narrative, themes resonating with the contemporary world emerge.
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