Manasse
Originally released in 1925. Manasse is a drama film. directed by Jean Mihail. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorina Demetrescu, George Aurelian, and Pepe Georgescu
Synopsis
Lelia Cohanovici, a young Jewish woman from the capital falls in love with Matei Frunză, who is a Christian, but her parents, Nissim and Esther, want her to marry their coreligionist Emil Horn. Old Manasse, the girl's grandfather and the spiritual leader of the Cohanovici family comes all the way from Fălticeni to attend the wedding. But on the day of the ceremony the girl runs away to Matei. The relationship between the two young people and their wish to get married are little by little accepted by the Jewish family members, except for the fanatic Manasse who will die of bitterness when he sees that all his efforts to prevent this fail.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manasse about?
Lelia Cohanovici, a young Jewish woman from the capital falls in love with Matei Frunză, who is a Christian, but her parents, Nissim and Esther, want her to marry their coreligionist Emil Horn. Ol...
Who directed Manasse?
Manasse was directed by Jean Mihail.
How long is Manasse?
Manasse has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Manasse released?
Manasse was released on October 31, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manasse?
The main cast of Manasse includes Dorina Demetrescu, George Aurelian, Pepe Georgescu, Maria Ciucurescu, Romald Bulfinski.