Jacob's Ladder
Originally released in 1993. Jacob's Ladder is a animation film. directed by Aleksey Turkus. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An apocryphal tale from the Book of Genesis. Jacob, the son of Isaac, sees in a dream a staircase, the base of which rests on the earth, and the top reaches heaven; angels ascend and descend on it. Every step of the ladder and every movement along it in this vision has its own meaning. Marc Chagall, using a metaphorical image from Scripture, presented in his paintings the interweaving and intertwining of the lives of the inhabitants of the hinterland, each of whom has his own Jacob's ladder, along which angels move — the arbiters of their destinies.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Renaissance Studio
- Animafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob's Ladder about?
An apocryphal tale from the Book of Genesis. Jacob, the son of Isaac, sees in a dream a staircase, the base of which rests on the earth, and the top reaches heaven; angels ascend and descend on it....
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder was directed by Aleksey Turkus.
How long is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Jacob's Ladder released?
Jacob's Ladder was released on July 6, 1993 in theaters.