Esther
Original title: אסתר
Overview
Ahasverus, king of Persia and Media, puts aside Vashti and makes Esther his queen, choosing her among maidens in a kingdom stretching from India to Ethiopia. Esther, using information from Mordecai, her uncle and patron, saves the king from assassination. Haman, the king's favorite, is miffed when Mordecai won't bow to him, so he orders death to all Jews in the kingdom, under the seal of the king. Esther pleads for her people, and Mordecai is in turn given license to make his own edict under the king's seal. Mordecai loses sight of his original intention, and bloody murder ensues. Purim annually celebrates the story. At the end of the film, the actors comment.
Top-billed cast
- YYasmin Alush
- JJuliano Mer-Khamis
- SShmuel Wolf
- HHaim Biryoti
- SSara Cohen
- FFuad Awad
- RRim Bani
- YYaacov Biryoti
- NNahoom Berkovitch
- RRafi Cohen
Crew
- Director
- Amos Gitai
- Writers
- Stephan Levine, Amos Gitai
- Producers
- Amos Gitai, Ruben Kornfeld
- Production
- ORF, AGAV Films, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), United Studios, Film4 Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Esther rated?
Esther has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed Esther?
Esther was directed by Amos Gitai.
When was Esther released?
Esther was released in 1986.
