The Great Sadness of Zohara

1983·Israel·40 min.
The Great Sadness of Zohara
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A young, orthodox Jewish woman is alienated from her Jerusalem community and drawn into the world of spirit. Surrounded by dark sounds of the "Other Side," she moves into remote and increasingly desolate regions of Arab lands. Her journey, like a mystical quest through her own inner landscapes, culminates in her return to Jerusalem. There, indelibly marked, she confronts her deeper loneliness and a devastating sense of exile.

DirectorNina Menkes
ScreenwriterNina Menkes
CinematographyNina Menkes
Original titleThe Great Sadness of Zohara