The Dybbuk of the holy apple field

At birth, Hanan and Lea are predicted to get married. But when they at an adult age meet and fall in love, Lea's father and orthodox Judaism forbid them to wed. But according to the legend not even death can keep them apart.
The Dybbuk of the Holy Apple Field is based on a play by Anski, which premiered 1922 in Moscow. It became the first play with Jewish significance and is still played around the world.
Duringthe 1100's the Jewish mysticism, the kabbala, evolved. With its numeric symbols and imagery it has always been a great enticement. One of the most captivating thoughts is about the dybbuk, a person dominated by a dead persons soul. Yossi Somer has in preparation forthis film studied the kabbala (as does the main character in this film) in order to then focus on the love story.
It is not necessary to know the Jewish legend to see the significance it has in
the problems of contemporary society and the drama of this doomed love story.
With this film Somer wishes to show his love forthe Hebrew culture and the Jewish religion. But he also criticizes the ultra-orthodox elements within the faith. We meet exciting contrast in Dybbuk - we are thrown between two worlds that seek to merge into one. When Hanan shaves his hair in order to get the traditional curly locks of hair in front of his ears, rhythmic dance musicisplayed. The picture could have been taken from a music video. But this is a magical story, with old symbols and mysticism, and with an ending which is beautiful, frightening
and ghostly.
HELENA HEDERBERG

Premiärstatus
Svensk premiär: Medverkande
Ayelet Z´’urer,Moshe Ivgy,Orna Porat,Igal Noar: Producent
Rüdiger Findeisen: Manus
Yossi Somer: Foto
Manu Kadosh: Musik
Rick Wentworth: Talat språk
Hebrew