Golem, l'esprit de l'exil (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1992, Golem, l'esprit de l'exil is a drama film directed by Amos Gitai, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. An allegory of the Golem, a Jewish mythical creature personifying displacement and exile, this film tells the story of a woman (similar to the biblical Ruth) and her sisters, who are forced into exile after the death of their husbands. It is set in 1990s Paris, where the director was living in self-imposed exile following the ban on his 1982 documentary in Israel. The recurring theme of the film is migrations and unrooting, like the legendary Golem.
Who’s in it. Golem, l'esprit de l'exil stars Hanna Schygulla as L'Esprit de l'Exil, Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Le Maharal, Ophrah Shemesh as Naomi and Samuel Fuller as Elimelek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Golem, l'esprit de l'exil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golem, l'esprit de l'exil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golem, l'esprit de l'exil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golem, l'esprit de l'exil (1992)?
- In GB, Golem, l'esprit de l'exil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golem, l'esprit de l'exil worth watching?
- Golem, l'esprit de l'exil holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golem, l'esprit de l'exil?
- Golem, l'esprit de l'exil stars Hanna Schygulla, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Ophrah Shemesh, Samuel Fuller and Mireille Perrier.
- When was Golem, l'esprit de l'exil released?
- Golem, l'esprit de l'exil was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.