Yaacov Ben Dov: Father of the Hebrew Film


26m 1991

Brief Synopsis

As 65-year-old Yaacov says goodbye to his son and grandchildren as they leave for Israel, he recalls the moment in 1937 when, as a child, he left his family in Poland. Biding farewell to his mother, younger brother, and elder sister, Yaacov could not know that he would never see them again. Now, in

Cast & Crew

Jorge Gurvich

Director

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1991

Technical Specs

Duration
26m

Synopsis

As 65-year-old Yaacov says goodbye to his son and grandchildren as they leave for Israel, he recalls the moment in 1937 when, as a child, he left his family in Poland. Biding farewell to his mother, younger brother, and elder sister, Yaacov could not know that he would never see them again. Now, in this new parting, the old man is overwhelmed by an intense, painful emotion of loss, and fear that history may repeat itself... Is Yaacov once again uttering a final goodbye?

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1991

Technical Specs

Duration
26m

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