Golem: The Petrified Garden
Originally released in 1993. Golem: The Petrified Garden is a drama film. directed by Amos Gitai. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerome Koenig, Hanna Schygulla, and Samuel Fuller
Synopsis
Danny Cornish, a sort of stateless man who arranges art exhibits, is called from Tel Aviv to Paris with the news that a great uncle has died, in Birobidjan, the autonomous Jewish zone in Russia, leaving him a valuable art collection and the hand of a huge sculpture of a Golem. The uncle's will instructs Danny to find the rest of the statue, so Danny, who speaks no Russian, embarks on a trip that takes him (and the Golem's hand) to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Siberia, fumbling with hotel clerks, taxi drivers, and bureaucrats, following leads, and making discoveries about myth, story telling, art, and hope.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Israel
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- AGAV Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golem: The Petrified Garden about?
Danny Cornish, a sort of stateless man who arranges art exhibits, is called from Tel Aviv to Paris with the news that a great uncle has died, in Birobidjan, the autonomous Jewish zone in Russia, le...
Who directed Golem: The Petrified Garden?
Golem: The Petrified Garden was directed by Amos Gitai.
How long is Golem: The Petrified Garden?
Golem: The Petrified Garden has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Golem: The Petrified Garden released?
Golem: The Petrified Garden was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Golem: The Petrified Garden?
The main cast of Golem: The Petrified Garden includes Jerome Koenig, Hanna Schygulla, Samuel Fuller, Masha Itkina, Natalia Voitulevitch-Manor.