Ester
Originally released in 2002. Ester is a documentary film. directed by Ulrike Ottinger. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring György Konrád, Genrietta Liakhorvitskaia, and Michael Enenstein
Synopsis
A narrative about "the days when the Jews found rest from their enemies and the month that was transformed from pain to joy, from mourning to a feast day." A parable about the courage to arrive in another country and a funny mound of joy about luck in misfortune. Narrated by György Konrád and performed by immigrants from Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
György Konrád
as Reader of the Megilla
Genrietta Liakhorvitskaia
as Ester
Michael Enenstein
as King Achaschwerosch
Viatcheslav Demidov
as Haman
Boris Raev
as Mordechai
Alla Prymak
as Queen Waschti
Isaak Plapler
as Memuchan the wise
Isaak Kipperstein
as Writer
Davyd Yanovskiy
as Master of Ceremonies
Bella Bernstein
as Eunuch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ester about?
A narrative about "the days when the Jews found rest from their enemies and the month that was transformed from pain to joy, from mourning to a feast day." A parable about the courage to arrive in ...
Who directed Ester?
Ester was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
How long is Ester?
Ester has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was Ester released?
Ester was released on October 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ester?
The main cast of Ester includes György Konrád, Genrietta Liakhorvitskaia, Michael Enenstein, Viatcheslav Demidov, Boris Raev.