The Animated Haggadah(1985)
A dream journey brought to life in colorful clay animation
25 min · Animation, Family · Directed by Rony Oren
Released
This telling of the Passover story explains the Jewish people's liberation from slavery in claymation. The film, narrated by a 12-year-old named Danny, begins at a modern-day family Seder complete with parents, grandparents, and siblings. The family is quickly transported to ancient Egypt, where the evil Pharaoh, enthroned amidst a very sandy desert, performs wicked deeds in colorful ways. They witness reenactments of the Burning Bush, the Ten Plagues and other events, along with depictions of ancient Egypt itself, a land of swaying pyramids and wily men.
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Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Blu-ray / DVD
- January 1, 1985