Synopsis
In 1930s Poland Christian boy Ivan goes to live with a Jewish family to learn a trade. He becomes friends with Abraham, the son of the family. However, anti-Semitism is rife in their environment, and they flee to escape an upcoming conflict. Journeying together, they demonstrate their inseparability.
Key facts
Original language
Yiddish
Production companies
BELARUSFILM (BIÉLORUSSIE), FILMS BALENCIAGA, HACHETTE PREMIÈRE & CIE, SEPT CINÉMA, UGC IMAGES, Belarusfilm
Awards
Golden George
Crew
Screenplay
Yolande Zauberman
Producer
René Cleitman, Jean-Luc Ormières
Cinematography
Jean-Marc Fabre
Editing
Yann Dedet
Stills
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Festival History
- FEST - New Directors / New Films 1994 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1993 generic
- Moscow International Film Festival 1993 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1993 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Ivan and Abraham | |
| Alternate title | Me Ivan, You Abraham | |
| Alternate title | Ya - Ivan, Ty - Abram |
Full credits
| Director | Yolande Zauberman |
| Screenplay | Yolande Zauberman |
| Producer | René Cleitman, Jean-Luc Ormières |
| Cinematography | Jean-Marc Fabre |
| Editing | Yann Dedet |
| Sound | Jean-Pierre Duret |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
