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Seder-Masochism

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Seder-Masochism (2018)
AnimationComedyFantasyHistoryMusical

Loosely following a traditional Passover Seder, events from the Book of Exodus are retold by Moses, Aharon, the Angel of Death, Jesus, and the director's own father. But there's another side... Read allLoosely following a traditional Passover Seder, events from the Book of Exodus are retold by Moses, Aharon, the Angel of Death, Jesus, and the director's own father. But there's another side to this story: that of the Goddesses, humanity's earliest deities. 'Seder-Masochism' resu... Read allLoosely following a traditional Passover Seder, events from the Book of Exodus are retold by Moses, Aharon, the Angel of Death, Jesus, and the director's own father. But there's another side to this story: that of the Goddesses, humanity's earliest deities. 'Seder-Masochism' resurrects the Great Mother in a tragic struggle against the forces of patriarchy.

  • Director
    • Nina Paley
  • Writer
    • Nina Paley
  • Stars
    • Barry Gray
    • Hiram Paley
    • Nina Paley
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Nina Paley
    • Writer
      • Nina Paley
    • Stars
      • Barry Gray
      • Hiram Paley
      • Nina Paley
    • 5User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Barry Gray
    • Jesus
    • (archive sound)
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    Hiram Paley
    • Our Father
    • (voice)
    Nina Paley
    • Sacrificial Goat
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Nina Paley
    • Writer
      • Nina Paley
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    10ivan_dmitriev

    Excellently researched, wonderfully produced, every child 6 to 60 should see it :D

    What an excellent production about the human condition, considering this only a fruit of work of ONE person.

    This is a great commentary on tradition, rooted in profound research of the said traditions and lovingly-crafty method of production.

    Comparable to the "JUNK HEAD" except the latter is about Modernity, while this is about Tradition.

    10/10. More should be made, but it's something up to every culture to make a movie like that about ... themselves!
    10WildGardener

    Brilliant

    Filmmaker/animator extraordinare (and Jewish) Nina Paley has just released her newest film "Seder-Masochism"...filled with tap-dancing Moses, the ten plagues, the visage of God (speaking in the voice of her late father), and swaying, cartwheeling, singing and spiraling Goddesses. Set to popular blues, rock, soul and spirituals, this film is an emotional, searing indictment of violence including (and especially) supression of the Goddess. At times hilarious, shocking, and devastating, this film is unforgettable.
    9Deidra

    The Prophet

    I have not seen Sita nor Seder-M. But I have seen The Prophet several times and think it is a very worthy, very unique, very touching animated film. So, I would disagree with Darliedraws that Nina Paley cannot produce emotion, or is a "one-trick pony." I especially recommend it for young people. It uses differing animators utilizing very different techniques & styles to illustrate the various poems of Gibran. The base storyline uses hand-drawn animation and has a plot and characters which will appeal to most everyone. It carries a positive attitude and conveys idealism while acknowledging the harsh sides of life. It also includes a unique assortment of musical styles. Well-done!

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    • Trivia
      In the "Go Down Moses" segment, there is a sing-along segment with a bouncing ball to follow the words shown onscreen. The words have been written out in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. The characters do, in fact, spell out the words of the song phonetically in English.
    • Connections
      Edited from This Land Is Mine (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Kalimankou Denkou
      (Godmother Denkou)

      Bulgarian folk song

      Arranged by Krasimir Kyurkchiyski

      Performed by Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir

      Solo: Yanka Rupkina

      circa 1975

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Bulgarian
      • Hebrew
      • Aramaic
    • Also known as
      • Седер-мазохизм
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    • Budget
      • $20,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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