Silent as a Fish
One carp is prepared for a family meal during Rosh Hashanah in Brussels, where it will be served as gefilte fish, a traditional dish for Ashkenazi Jews.
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One carp is prepared for a family meal during Rosh Hashanah in Brussels, where it will be served as gefilte fish, a traditional dish for Ashkenazi Jews.
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On the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, a family in Brussels prepares a traditional meal featuring gefilte fish, a dish made from carp. The film follows the culinary process of stuffing and cooking the fish, which is served cold at the start of the meal. The head of the fish is reserved for the head of the family. Alongside the preparation, the film includes prayers and rituals, addressing themes of sacrifice and mass extermination.
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