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The Great Sadness of Zohara (1983) | Criteria

Still from The Great Sadness of Zohara — The Great Sadness of Zohara (1983) — Nina Menkes

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The Great Sadness of Zohara

English / 1983 / 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.33/5·518 ratings·151 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young, orthodox Jewish woman is alienated from her Jerusalem community and drawn into the world of spirit.

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Directed by Nina Menkes
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorNina Menkes

Cast

Tinka Menkesas Zohara