Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens
In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
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Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1994
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Beth Hachajim – Haus des Lebens
Production Companies
die thede
Director
Jens Huckeriede
Description
In April 1992, ultra-orthodox Jews of the Athra-Kadisha came to Hamburg to demonstrate against the final destruction of the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery, where bones still lie, was to be built on with a shopping centre. The film shows the history of this Jewish cemetery, recalls the former Jewish community in Altona and gives an insight into Jewish religious life and culture.
