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Deep Dive: Kerida (2021)

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Kerida
Kerida presents a documentation of Sephardic cuisine through the lens of a director reflecting on her grandmother's cooking. The film captures the essence of Ladino culture and food, emphasizing the urgency of preserving these traditions as they fade over time. The director expresses concern about the disappearance of both the cuisine and the Ladino language, highlighting her desire to teach her granddaughters the recipes that are at risk of being lost. The 8-minute film serves as a personal narrative intertwined with cultural heritage, focusing on the experiences of Turkish Jews and their culinary practices. It portrays the intimate connection between food, language, and family, illustrating how these elements are intertwined in the director's life and the lives of her ancestors.

Why Watch

  • •See the rich flavors of Sephardic cuisine.
  • •Meet the director's grandmother in the kitchen.
  • •Find out about the Ladino language's decline.

Did You Know

•The film has a duration of 8 minutes.
•The director's grandmother is a key figure in the film.
•Ladino language is at risk of disappearing alongside Sephardic cuisine.
•The director wants to teach her granddaughters to cook traditional dishes.

Perfect For

Sephardic culture enthusiastsFood history loversLanguage preservation advocates