Esther Kahn


2h 43m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Esther Kahn, a Hasidic Jewish girl in 19th century London who dreams of a career as an actress, rises to become a leading lady on the stage.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Arts Council Of England National Lottery; Arts Council of England; British Screen Finance; Bskyb; Creative Europe; France 2 Cinéma; France 3 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; Les Films Alain Sarde; StudioCanal; StudioCanal; Why Not Productions
Distribution Company
Empire Pictures; Bac Films Distribution; Wellspring Home Entertainment
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 43m

Synopsis

Esther Kahn, a Hasidic Jewish girl in 19th century London who dreams of a career as an actress, rises to become a leading lady on the stage.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Arts Council Of England National Lottery; Arts Council of England; British Screen Finance; Bskyb; Creative Europe; France 2 Cinéma; France 3 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; Les Films Alain Sarde; StudioCanal; StudioCanal; Why Not Productions
Distribution Company
Empire Pictures; Bac Films Distribution; Wellspring Home Entertainment
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 43m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States April 12, 2002

Released in United States March 2001

Released in United States on Video December 3, 2002

Released in United States Spring March 1, 2002

English-language debut for acclaimed French helmer Arnaud Desplechin whose previous credits include "La vie des morts" (France/1991) and "La Sentinelle" (France/1992).

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Showcase on Desplechin) October 30-November 9, 2008.)

Released in United States March 2001 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Rendez-Vous with French Cinema Today" March 9-18, 2001.)

Released in United States Spring March 1, 2002

Released in United States April 12, 2002 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video December 3, 2002