Saved by Language
Originally released in 2015. Saved by Language is a documentary film. directed by Bryan Kirschen. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Moris Albahari, Ester Kaveson Debevec, and Jacob Finci
Synopsis
Can a language save your life? Yes it can, even an ancient one from the 15th century. Saved by Language tells the story of Moris Albahari, a Sephardic Jew from Sarajevo (born 1930), who spoke Ladino/Judeo-Spanish, his mother tongue, to survive the Holocaust. Moris used Ladino to communicate with an Italian Colonel who helped him escape to a Partizan refuge after he ran away from the train taking Yugoslavian Jews to Nazi death camps. By speaking in Ladino to a Spanish-speaking US pilot in 1944 he was able to survive and lead the pilot, along with his American and British colleagues, to a safe Partizan airport.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
Budget
$15K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000
Production Companies
- Saved by Language Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saved by Language about?
Can a language save your life? Yes it can, even an ancient one from the 15th century. Saved by Language tells the story of Moris Albahari, a Sephardic Jew from Sarajevo (born 1930), who spoke Ladin...
Who directed Saved by Language?
Saved by Language was directed by Bryan Kirschen.
How long is Saved by Language?
Saved by Language has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Saved by Language released?
Saved by Language was released on January 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saved by Language?
The main cast of Saved by Language includes Moris Albahari, Ester Kaveson Debevec, Jacob Finci, David Kamhi.