Silent as a Fish (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Silent as a Fish is a documentary film directed by Boris Lehman, running about 36 minutes.
What it’s about. From pond to plate, we are shown the journey and destiny of one carp among many. This particular carp will be eaten stuffed during a family meal. Carp stuffed (in the Polish fashion), also called in yiddish (Gefilte Fish) is a traditional dish eaten by Ashkenazi Jews. It is cooked, sweetened and served as a cold dish at the start of the meal. The head is reserved for the head of the family. The film, set in Brussels, on the day of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), aims to show the culinary preparation together with the accompanying prayers and ritual. It focuses particularly on the sacrifice of the fish and on the issue of mass extermination.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent as a Fish page.
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- Where can I watch Silent as a Fish (1987)?
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- When was Silent as a Fish released?
- Silent as a Fish was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.