Shalom Putti
Directed by Tamas Wormser1 h 31 minDokumentalny
A community of Jews virtually unknown to the outside world resides in Putti, a small village in eastern Uganda. The community sees its salvation in the arrival of Shlomo Riskin, a charismatic rabbi who pledges to help the people escape the hardships of their daily lives and reach the Promised Land. Following the community for seven years, Tamás Wormser highlights the complexity of the relationship and the community's fundamental need to have its Jewishness recognized by the State of Israel. With empathy and curiosity, the film sheds light on wealth inequality, Israel's place in the Jewish community, and the legacy of European colonialism.
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Shalom Putti was directed by Tamas Wormser.
Shalom Putti has a runtime of 1 h 31 min.
Shalom Putti was produced by Tamas Wormser.
A community of Jews virtually unknown to the outside world resides in Putti, a small village in eastern Uganda. The community sees its salvation in the arrival of Shlomo Riskin, a charismatic rabbi who pledges to help the people escape the hardships of their daily lives and reach the Promised Land. Following the community for seven years, Tamás Wormser highlights the complexity of the relationship and the community's fundamental need to have its Jewishness recognized by the State of Israel. With empathy and curiosity, the film sheds light on wealth inequality, Israel's place in the Jewish community, and the legacy of European colonialism.
Shalom Putti is a Dokumentalny film.