Golem, the Spirit of Exile (1992)

Name: Golem, the Spirit of Exile
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Hanna Schygulla, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Ophrah Shemesh, Samuel Fuller, Mireille Perrier

1h 45m

Drama

Plot

Golem, the Spirit of Exile presents a poignant allegory centered on a mythical Jewish figure embodying themes of displacement. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Paris, the narrative follows a woman akin to the biblical Ruth and her sisters as they navigate the hardships of exile following the loss of their husbands. The film reflects the director's own experience of self-imposed exile after his 1982 documentary was banned in Israel. Through its exploration of migration and uprooting, it resonates deeply with the essence of the legendary Golem and the struggles of finding belonging.

Cast

Hanna Schygulla Vittorio Mezzogiorno Ophrah Shemesh Samuel Fuller Mireille Perrier Sotigui Kouyaté Fabienne Babe Antonio Carallo Bernard Levy Bernardo Bertolucci Philippe Garrel Marisa Paredes