Bergmensch (2021)
Shot on glorious 35mm film stock, this film stars Betsey Brown in a daring and challenging performance as a young Jewish woman struggling with her lack of agency in a powerful and problematic family. Her performance is understated, yet challenging. Whether you are Jewish, Muslim, or something in between, you will find meaning, logic puzzles, and further challenges in this startling and inventive short film.
Directors: Jordan Tetewsky, Joshua Pikovsky.
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Betsey Brown as Sara |
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Karen Burd as Anna |
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Spencer Cohen as Exiled Jew |
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Peter Cole as Phil |
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Mary Hronicek as Mary |
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Paul Kandarian as Henry |
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Irving Kohn as Mendel |
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Charlie Chaspooley Robinson as Exiled Jew #2 |
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Norman Stein as Avishai |
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Avram Tetewsky as Lev |
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Hanna Utkin as Mendel's Wife |
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Hunter Zimny as Joseph |
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Stephanie Marrinan as Exiled Woman |
| Directing | Jordan Tetewsky | Director |
| Directing | Joshua Pikovsky | Director |
| Writing | Jordan Tetewsky | Writer |
| Writing | Joshua Pikovsky | Writer |
| Production | Michele Mansoor | Casting |
| Production | Jenny McCabe | Casting |
| Camera | John Clouse | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Tara Forman | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Alexander Huggins | First Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Alex Lu | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Vuk Lungulov-Klotz | Gaffer |
| Camera | Grace Pendleton | First Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Conner Schuurmans | Gaffer |
| Sound | Ethan Gustavson | Sound |
| Sound | Drummond Dominguez-Kincannon | Sound |
| Art | Charlie Chaspooley Robinson | Production Design |
| Editing | Jordan Tetewsky | Editor |
| Camera | Max Bayarsky | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Brendan Rooney | Music |
| Production | Galen Core | Producer |
| Production | Al Delia | Producer |
| Production | Mikaela Lungulov-Klotz | Producer |