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The Light Ahead 1939

Runtime

94 mins

Language

Yiddish

Yiddish

Ulmer’s poignant shtetl drama follows impoverished, disabled lovers Fishke and Hodel, yearning to leave their superstitious village for Odessa, aided by enlightened bookseller Mendele who employs local lore. Set on the eve of World II, the film mixes romance and expressionist style while foreseeing danger to European Jews, and showcases strong direction and performances by New York’s Artef and Yiddish Art Theater cast.

Ulmer’s poignant shtetl drama follows impoverished, disabled lovers Fishke and Hodel, yearning to leave their superstitious village for Odessa, aided by enlightened bookseller Mendele who employs local lore. Set on the eve of World II, the film mixes romance and expressionist style while foreseeing danger to European Jews, and showcases strong direction and performances by New York’s Artef and Yiddish Art Theater cast.

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No!

The Light Ahead does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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