Rabbi Wolff

Biography/Society, Germany 2016

William Wolff is nearly 90 and perhaps the most unconventional rabbi in the world. As the State Rabbi of North-East Germany, he looks after the Jewish Communities in Schwerin and Rostock, but still lives in a bungalow near Henley-on-Thames. Midweek he usually flies from Heathrow to Germany. After the services on Saturdays, he either makes his way home or on a leisure city trip. His annual highlight is betting at the Horse Race of Royal Ascot and joining a fasting-retreat in Bad Pyrmont. Willy Wolff leads a Jet-Set-Life, which he actually cannot afford, but dealing with money isn't one of his strengths. Naturally, that occasionally leads to quite temporal conflicts. Rabbi Wolff is the portrait of a fascinating character, a deeply religious man who, blessed with a tremendous joie de vivre, defies all conventions. More than that, it gives insight into the world of Judaism and introduces us to a uniquely German biography.
92 min
HD
Starting at 0
Audio language:
German

Awards

WE- Success needs Diversity WE-Diversity Award
New Berlin Film Award Economical Jury Award

More information

Director:

Britta Wauer

Producer:

Britta Wauer

Protagonist:

William Wolff

Original title:

Rabbi Wolff

Original language:

German

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 0

Audio language:

German