Silent as a Fish (1987)
36m
Running Time
January 1, 1987Release Date
Plot.
From pond to plate, we are shown the journey and destiny of one carp among many. This particular carp will be eaten stuffed during a family meal. Carp stuffed (in the Polish fashion), also called in yiddish (Gefilte Fish) is a traditional dish eaten by Ashkenazi Jews. It is cooked, sweetened and served as a cold dish at the start of the meal. The head is reserved for the head of the family. The film, set in Brussels, on the day of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), aims to show the culinary preparation together with the accompanying prayers and ritual. It focuses particularly on the sacrifice of the fish and on the issue of mass extermination.
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Cast & Crew.

Boris Lehman
Director / Producer / Scenario Writer

Antoine-Marie Meert
Camera Operator

Henri Morelle
Sound

Daniel de Valck
Editor

Antoine Bonfanti
Sound Mixer

Jacques Clisse
Sound Mixer

Daniel Lehman
Assistant Director

Gérard Preszow
Assistant Director

Nadine Wandel
Assistant Director
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1987
Original NameMuet comme une carpe
StatusReleased
Running Time36m
Genres
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