Underplayed Gems

Hiob (1978)

Hiob poster
Directed by
Michael Kehlmann
Genre
drama film
Country
Germany, Austria
Runtime
4h 07m
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Jewish man in early 20th century Eastern Europe faces a series of hardships that test his faith and resilience. The story follows his struggles with poverty, family tragedy, and displacement.

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What happens

Hiob ist ein dreiteiliger Fernsehfilm nach einer Vorlage von Joseph Roth aus dem Jahre 1978. Unter der Regie von Michael Kehlmann spielt Günter Mack die Hauptrolle des vom Schicksal gequälten Mendel Singer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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