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Song of Songs (2005): Cast

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Song of Songs is a 2005 drama directed by Josh Appignanesi, starring Natalie Press as Ruth Cohen, Joel Chalfen and Leon Lissek. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Song of Songs (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Josh Appignanesi
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Song of Songs About?

The premise of Song of Songs without spoilers.

Devoutly religious Ruth returns from Israel to care for her mother. When she tries to honor her mother’s wish by bringing estranged brother David back into the fold, their reunion becomes an exploration of sexual obsession framed as religious law. Set in London’s cloistered Orthodox Jewish community, the film examines belief, desire and longing.

Song of Songs Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • incest
  • brother sister incest
  • brother sister relationship
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Cast & crew

Song of Songs Cast & Characters

Natalie Press leads the cast as Ruth Cohen, with Joel Chalfen as David Cohen and Leon Lissek as Rabbi Berg. Directed by Josh Appignanesi; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Josh Appignanesi

More films directed by Josh Appignanesi, best-rated first: The Infidel, Female Human Animal, Out of Time and Nine 1/2 Minutes.

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Song of Songs Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Cantique des cantiques” and “Песен на песните”.

Also known as
  • Cantique des cantiques
  • Песен на песните
  • 雅歌

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Song of Songs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Song of Songs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Song of Songs?

Song of Songs runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Song of Songs released?

Song of Songs was released on August 1, 2005.

Who directed Song of Songs?

Song of Songs was directed by Josh Appignanesi.

More films by Josh Appignanesi

Who is in the cast of Song of Songs?

Song of Songs stars Natalie Press as Ruth Cohen, Joel Chalfen as David Cohen and Leon Lissek as Rabbi Berg, among 22 credited actors.

Does Song of Songs have a post-credit scene?

No. Song of Songs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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