Bergmensch (2021)

Shot on glorious 35mm film stock, this film stars Betsey Brown in a daring and challenging performance as a young Jewish woman struggling with her lack of agency in a powerful and problematic family. Her performance is understated, yet challenging. Whether you are Jewish, Muslim, or something in between, you will find meaning, logic puzzles, and further challenges in this startling and inventive short film.

Cast (13)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Betsey Brown

Sara

K

Karen Burd

Anna

S

Spencer Cohen

Exiled Jew

P

Peter Cole

Phil

Mary Hronicek

Mary

Paul Kandarian

Henry

I

Irving Kohn

Mendel

C

Charlie Chaspooley Robinson

Exiled Jew #2

N

Norman Stein

Avishai

A

Avram Tetewsky

Lev

H

Hanna Utkin

Mendel's Wife

Hunter Zimny

Joseph

S

Stephanie Marrinan

Exiled Woman

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