Hanele
1999, Czech. Directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Based on an autobiographical novella by Ivan Olbracht, the film tells the story of Hanele Safarová, who grows up just after the First World War in a little Ruthenian schtetl which, in true Hassidic fashion, awaits the arrival of the Messiah. But Hanele decides to follow the Zionists instead. She moves to the city to prepare for her departure to the Promised Land, where she meets a successful businessman named Ivo Karadzic, who has renounced Judaism to become a free-thinker. Their love for each other doesn’t only drive Hanele’s parents to distraction, it also threatens to destroy the entire community in the schetl.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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Cast & crew
- Karel KachyňaDirector
- Lada JelínkováHanele Šafarová
- Miroslav NogaIvo Karadžič
- Jiří OrnestDad
- Táňa FischerováMom
- Milan LasicaGrandpa Šafar
- Hanuš BorPinches Jakubovič
- Václav ChalupaŠlojme Kac
- Stanislav ZindulkaJid Fajnerman
- Jan KrausSalamon Fux
- Eva HolubováEster Fuxová
- Radim KalvodaBenci Fux
- Jindřich KhainHerše Fux
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1999
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Written by
- Jana Dudková
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What Hanele is based on
Hanele is adapted from a short story.
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Hanele runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Hanele isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 November 1999. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hanele?
If you liked Hanele, try Blind, Breathe, Great Expectations.
Who directed Hanele?
Hanele (1999) was directed by Karel Kachyňa and stars Lada Jelínková, Miroslav Noga, Jiří Ornest.
What is Hanele based on?
Hanele is adapted from a short story.