Sacred Tongue, Profane Language
Originally released in 2008. Sacred Tongue, Profane Language is a feature film. directed by Nurith Aviv. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film, the second in a trilogy, containing "Misafa Lesafa" (2004) and "Traduire" (2011), deals with what became of Hebrew, the sacred language of the Jews for two millennia, that became a living language on the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. The film continues the reflection begun in the director's previous film, Misafa Lesafa (2004), which films writers and artists recounting the conflicting relationship that they themselves experienced between their parents' language and the Hebrew language.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Tongue, Profane Language about?
The film, the second in a trilogy, containing "Misafa Lesafa" (2004) and "Traduire" (2011), deals with what became of Hebrew, the sacred language of the Jews for two millennia, that became a living...
Who directed Sacred Tongue, Profane Language?
Sacred Tongue, Profane Language was directed by Nurith Aviv.
How long is Sacred Tongue, Profane Language?
Sacred Tongue, Profane Language has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Sacred Tongue, Profane Language released?
Sacred Tongue, Profane Language was released on June 4, 2008 in theaters.