Jerusalem Film Festival

The Grave Hunter

Documentary
Country of production: Israel
Year of production: 2024
Length: 50 minutes
Language: Hebrew, English, Polish

Director: Yochay Rosenberg

Producer: Yochay Rosenberg

Cinematographer: Yochay Rosenberg

Editor: Isaac Sverdlov

Participant: Meir Bulkah

Synopsis:

The story of Meir Bulkah, a colorful and tenacious photographer turned "Grave Hunter”. Across dozens of sites in Poland, Bulkah battles for abandoned Jewish cemeteries, seeking treasures hidden before the war. His determination and resourcefulness inspire awe—how does one chase justice? Why does the pain of Jewish absence linger long after they vanished from Polish soil?

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