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| Golem in Pompei | |
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| Directed by | Amos Gitai |
| Written by | Isaac Bashevis Singer |
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| Story by | Virginia Woolf |
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| Cinematography | Dan Bronfeld |
| Edited by | Yuval Orr |
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Production company | AGAV Films |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | France |
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Golem in Pompei is an upcoming French documentary film directed by Amos Gitai. It is film version of the play Golem, which was performed among the ancient ruins of Pompeii in June 2025. The documentary combines dramatic scenes with fictional elements to highlight connections between history and modern life. The cast includes Irène Jacob, Micha Lescaut, Minas Milad Qarawany and Bahira Abrassi, each of whom has a previous connection to Amos Gitai’s work.[1][2]
The film had its World Premiere at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on 28 October 2025 in International competition vying for Tokyo Grand Prix.[3]
Content
[edit]The documentary presents a filmed version of the stage play Golem, directed by Amos Gitai and first performed at the Pompeii Theater Festival in Italy in June 2025.[4]
Set in medieval Europe, the play explores the legend of the Golem, a figure from Kabbalists tradition made from clay and brought to life. The production draws particular inspiration from The Golem, a children's book by Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer. The opening scene includes a quote from Virginia Woolf’s World War II-era essay, Thoughts on Peace under an Air Raid.
Cast
[edit]- Irène Jacob
- Laurent Naouri
- Minas Qarawany
- Misha Lescaut
Release
[edit]Golem in Pompei had its world premiere at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival on 28 October 2025 in International competition.[5]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Tokyo International Film Festival | November 5, 2025 | Tokyo Grand Prix | Golem in Pompei | Nominated | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Golem in Pompei". Tokyo International Film Festival. 1 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ A. Stern, Jennifer (24 March 2025). "Parisian theater stages Isaac Bashevis Singer's 'Golem' in Yiddish and French". The Forward. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (1 October 2025). "Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Competition Line-Up With World Premieres From Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai, Chong Keat Aun & Zhang Lu". Deadline. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "'Golem' dell'israeliano Gitai apre il Pompeii Theatrum Mundi" ['Golem' by the Israeli Gitai opens the Pompeii Theatrum Mundi]. ANSA (in Italian). 17 June 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Matt Schley (1 October 2025). "Tokyo reveals lineup with Chong Keat Aun, Rithy Panh, Amos Gitai world premieres". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (1 October 2025). "Fan Bingbing's 'Mother Bhumi,' Zhang Ziyi's 'She Has No Name' Among Selections as Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
External links
[edit]- Golem in Pompei at IMDb
- Golem Play at Teatro di Napoli
