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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Cinema Is Not An Oxymoron. It’s A Real Genre

MEDIA Posted: June 26, 2019 6:18 am

“Haredim – a Hebrew word meaning ‘those who tremble at the word of God’ that encompasses a multiplicity of ultra-Orthodox Jewish sects – tend to isolate themselves from secular society, which they see as a threat to their traditional way of life. They generally appear to shun film and television, so it is a surprise to discover that many have been making films with considerable zeal, viewed by both religious and secular audiences, for some time.” – The Guardian

MEDIA Published: 06.25.19

Read the story in The Guardian Published: 06.25.19

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