Morirse está en Hebreo (2007)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Alejandro Springall

Writers:

Jorge Goldenberg (screenplay)
Alejandro Springall (story)

Release Date:

26 October 2007 (Mexico)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Expect the whole kosher enchilada.

Plot:

After Moishe's death, family and friends sit Shiva in Mexico City. During seven days, secrets will be disclosed.

Cast

Blanca Guerra	...	Julia Palafox
Martha Roth	...	Rosita
Sergio Kleiner	...	Moishe
Guillermo Murray	...	Dr. Berman
Martin LaSalle	...	Isaac Fischer
Raquel Pankowsky	...	Esther
David Ostrosky	...	Ricardo
Emilio Savinni	...	Nicolás
Sharon Zundel	...	Galia
Gustavo Sánchez Parra	...	Sargento Antúnez
Margot Wagner	...	Eva Wolf
Lenny Zundel	...	Jevreman
Jacqueline Voltaire	...	Martha
Ricardo Kleinbaum	...	Ari
Max Kerlow	...	Rubinstein

Also Known As:

My Mexican Shivah (International: English title) (USA)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

Mexico | USA

Language:

Hebrew | Spanish | Yiddish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Company:

Goliat Films

Next door miles away

Peeking into Jewish tradition with a Mexican background is not only amusing but it allows the viewer to enter a world that, although may exist next door to any one else living in Mexico City, remains shrouded in mystery for most. In the end I loved the fact that no matter how much the distinct customs of diverse faiths may differ from each other, there's something we all share as inhabitants of this great city which permeates it all and creates a common ground for all of us to exist (and cease existing) in some subtle unity. For any one interested in having a laugh and a peek into Jewish life in Mexico 'Morirse está en Hebreo' is a must along with 'Novia que te vea'.