Bergmensch

Overview

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

Betsey Brown

Sara

Karen Burd

Anna

Spencer Cohen

Exiled Jew

Peter Cole

Phil

Mary Hronicek

Mary

Paul Kandarian

Henry

Irving Kohn

Mendel

Charlie Chaspooley Robinson

Exiled Jew #2

Norman Stein

Avishai

Avram Tetewsky

Lev