A cinematic rendition of the children’s book, “Hanna’s Sabbath Dress”, by Isaac Dmiel Scweigger – an 80-year-old Israeli classic, a magical Jewish fairytale that transcends generations.
Hanna's Sabbath Dress
(Israel 2021, 74 mins, Hebrew, English subtitles)
Main Cast: Michal Weizman, Shiran Sendel, Hani Nahmias, Nuel Berkovich, Michael Givati, Haim Znati, Shlomo Vishinsky
Synopsis:
A cinematic rendition of the children’s book, “Hanna’s Sabbath Dress”, (aka Hannale) by Isaac Dmiel Scweigger – an 80-year-old Israeli classic, a magical Jewish fairytale that transcends generations. It’s the story of Hanna, who receives a brand-new white dress, and goes out on an adventure and discovers that the kindness of her heart can create miracles. The film features a wide range of classic Israeli children’s songs by leading Israeli poets and songwriters – Haim Nachman Bialik, Ehud Manor, and more