Esther
Originally released in 1986. Esther is a drama film. directed by Amos Gitai.
Starring Simone Benyamini, Juliano Mer-Khamis, and Zare Vartanian
Synopsis
Ahasverus, king of Persia and Media, puts aside Vashti and makes Esther his queen, choosing her among maidens in a kingdom stretching from India to Ethiopia. Esther, using information from Mordecai, her uncle and patron, saves the king from assassination. Haman, the king's favorite, is miffed when Mordecai won't bow to him, so he orders death to all Jews in the kingdom, under the seal of the king. Esther pleads for her people, and Mordecai is in turn given license to make his own edict under the king's seal. Mordecai loses sight of his original intention, and bloody murder ensues. Purim annually celebrates the story. At the end of the film, the actors comment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- ORF
- AGAV Films
- Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON)
- United Studios
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther about?
Ahasverus, king of Persia and Media, puts aside Vashti and makes Esther his queen, choosing her among maidens in a kingdom stretching from India to Ethiopia. Esther, using information from Mordecai...
Who directed Esther?
Esther was directed by Amos Gitai.
How long is Esther?
Esther has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Esther released?
Esther was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Esther?
The main cast of Esther includes Simone Benyamini, Juliano Mer-Khamis, Zare Vartanian, David Cohen, Shmuel Wolf.