| | |  | ISRAEL & JEWS | Home » » The Dybbuk | | | | | | | Description: | | This 1937 Yiddish film features Cantor Gerszon Sirota. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Avrom Morevski, Ajzyk Samberg, Moyshe Lipman, Lili Liliana, Leon Liebgold | | Director:
| Michal Waszynski | | Format:
| Black & White, Classical, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC | | Subtitle:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Bel Canto Society | | Run Time:
| 121 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 11, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 An extraordinary filmMar 12, 2006
By Mr. Yvan Koenig
This film is exceptionnal. Not only it was shot in yiddish in Poland four years before Hitler's agression, but also it relates a fantastic story of love beyond life and death, good and evil in a mystic community of religious Jews (hassidim). Eventually, the actors and the scipt are excellent, and the religious songs strongly emphasize the mysticism of the story. It's a real "chef-d'oeuvre", an ultimate cry of love in a world condamned to disappear, and the dance of the bride with the death has a prophetic flavour.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
"One Comes Into The World, Another Leaves" ~ Penetrating The Mysticism Of The KabalaDec 29, 2006
By Brian E. Erland
"Rainbow Sphinx"
Note: Yiddish with English subtitles.
`The Dybbuk', released in '37 is a cinematic time capsule providing the viewer with a mesmerizing glimpse into a world that no longer exists. While '37 was a long time ago (70 years come 01/07) the film has a feel, no an atmosphere, that seems much older. Filled with magic, superstition and Jewish mysticism, it is a veritable compendium of Yiddish culture, religious practice and belief. While such subject matters will clearly command the attention of a very select audience it is an immensely important film nevertheless.
Synopsis: Two young people, Leah (Lili Liliana) and Channon (Leon Liebgold), fall hopelessly in love but are unable to wed because Leah's Father plans for her to wed a wealthier suitor. Heartbroken, Channon turns from his pious ways and calls upon the "Powers of Darkness" to come to his rescue and help him secure his desired bride. Unfortunately Satan isn't in the business of bringing young lovers together to live happily ever after. Only sadness and grief lie ahead.
This is really quite a watch, kind of an Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal' meets `Fiddler On The Roof' with a little touch of `The Exorcist' thrown in for good measure. Definitely not for everyone, but if you're in the mood for something totally different and are willing to put in the time and attention to explore the darker teachings of Kabala and Jewish mysticism this will serve as a great primer.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Not the "Dybbuk" DVD to getOct 09, 2008
By Anonymous
I saw this film several years ago in NYC when it was first restored by the National Center for Jewish Film, and it was an incredible job. Their DVD is the one to get. I bought Bel Canto's VHS version, and it had the same captioning (rather, NON-captioning) problems that their DVD here apparently has.
The movie is simply incredible and powerful. Highly recommended. But NCJF's version is best. Fully captioned, and contains all extant footage.
www.jewishfilm.org
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 LIKE THE EXORCIST, ONLY JEWISHSep 05, 2005
By MRX
"JJR25"
My rating of four stars reflects the dvd transfer of this movie. While the movie is a part of film history and itself worthy of five stars, the restoration of the movie leaves a lot to be desired. The movie is in Yiddish, with English subtitles. This film being black and white, it is very hard to read the white subtitles. It would have been easier to read if the subtitles were yellow.
Channon falls in love with Leah. Unbeknownst to them, but knownst to us, their parents made a sacred pact that if one fathered a boy and the other a girl, they would be wed. One father dies and years later, the pact is forgotten about. I will not give away the rest of the story, but this movie has a lot to do with Kabbalah and numerology, as well as the interesting topic of exorcisms within the Jewish faith. It also has a character that can dissappear and reappear at will and also communicate with the dead.
This is a truly interesting film. I suggest this to anyone interested in Yiddish, as well as those interested in Kabbalah/Jewish Mysticism.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
exceptionalDec 03, 2006
By paul kummer
I saw this movie many years ago. This is a deeply moving story and I think Bergman must have seen it for it predates Bergman but is done in the same style that he uses. It is eery and tragic beyond anything. A spirit simply materializes on a road (this is 1937) and warns two fathers about plighting their son and daughter into matrimony. Tragic events ensue. A great and heart rending love story.
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