The Night of the hunter (1955) by Charles Laughton.

“This film is unique. First because it’s the only one made by Charles Laughton, and secondly it’s an astonishing masterpiece that can’t be categorised in any genre. It stands somewhere between pure cinema and archaism and its story is related to the roots of filmmaking. Every time I watch it, I’m moved like if it was the first time. This movie, among others, remains close to me through my journey into life. I happen to have my own ritual about this film : I have a rag doll at home which carries an odd resemblance with the one the little girl has in the movie ; every time I watch it I must hold this doll tight against me.”

Joseph Morder directed El Cantor (2005), Carlota (1992) and Mémoires d’un Juif tropical (1988). His films question, among other thigs, identity and exile related to Jewish condition.

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