In Search of Ladino

In Search of Ladino

Developed by Jews who were expelled from Spain and found refuge in other European countries, Ladino is a language that was widely used until the establishment of the state of Israel. This recently restored monumental film records for the first time on camera Ladino speakers and glimpses from their culture, their memories, and their hopes for the future of their mother tongue. A unique film about the bond between language and identity.

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Direction: David Perlov
Cinematography: Gadi Danzig, Yossi Wein
Production: The Israel Film Service, Yad Vashem
Producers: Yael Perlov, Liat Benhabib
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: Israel
Production Year: 1981, 2017
Duration: 49'
Contact: The Yad Vashem Visual Center, liat.benhabib@yadvashem.org.il

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David Perlov

Filmography

1963 B'Yerushalaim (short)
1977 Biba
1979 Memories of the Eichmann Trial
1981 In Search of Ladino
1983 Diary