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202252 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Des mots qui restent

202252 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Six individuals share their memories of Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian, languages that are fading from use but remain significant in their lives.

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Six individuals share their memories of Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian, languages that are fading from use but remain significant in their lives.

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Nurith Avivdirector

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Six speakers share memories of Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian in Des mots qui restent. Each individual recounts how these languages shaped their childhoods. The film captures their stories and connections to these fading tongues. Director Nurith Aviv presents a cultural portrait of linguistic heritage. The documentary urges preservation efforts for these languages, which carry significant emotional weight for their speakers.

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