Charging The Rhino (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2007, Charging The Rhino is a documentary film directed by Simcha Jacobovici, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. On June 29, 1941 thousands of Jews were herded into a courtyard in Iasi, Romania and were massacred by German and Romanian soldiers. Many of the Jacobovicis of Romania died that day. Canadian filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici goes back to the land of his forebears and explores issues of memory - his and Romania's. Charging the Rhino is a documentary about the Romanian Holocaust. Romanian fascists shot filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici’s father, Joseph, during WWII. Romanian communists shot his cousin, Sasha, during the Cold War. Through their stories the film explores the devastating history of fascism and communism in Romania and the life-altering affect it had on the psyche of those who endured Romania’s unimaginable.
Who’s in it. Charging The Rhino stars Simcha Jacobovici as Self, Sara Jacobovici as Self, Serban Suru as Self and George Voicu as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Charging The Rhino sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charging The Rhino page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charging The Rhino (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charging The Rhino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charging The Rhino worth watching?
- Charging The Rhino holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Charging The Rhino?
- Charging The Rhino stars Simcha Jacobovici, Sara Jacobovici, Serban Suru, George Voicu and Itzhak Schwarz-Kara.
- When was Charging The Rhino released?
- Charging The Rhino was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.