In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
Cast: Peter Weis · Norbert Friedländer · Nathan Peter Levinson · Miriam Gillis-Carlebach
Documentary
Original Title
Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens
Original Language
German
Production Country
Germany
Release Date
01/01/1994
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Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens
1994·57 min
In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
Cast: Peter Weis · Norbert Friedländer · Nathan Peter Levinson · Miriam Gillis-Carlebach