The Great Sadness of Zohara

1983 · Documentary · 40 min. · Israel

The Great Sadness of Zohara

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.

Direction Nina Menkes

Cast Tinka Menkes

Screenplay Nina Menkes

Cinematography Nina Menkes

Original title The Great Sadness of Zohara

Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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