L'Chayim Hadashim Land of Promise Modern Palestine 1935 Film Documentary Directed By Juda Leman DVD

57 min

This 1935 film was made in an effort to showcase Jewish Palestine to the world.  It is one of the most spectacular visual records to have survived. The film features the early pioneers, recent refugees from Europe, and the commerce, agriculture and industry of the period.  Palestine's cities, including "old" and "new" Jerusalem, are contrasted with kibbutzim, the new agricultural settlements. With original songs by Natan Alterman and commentary by Maurice Samuel. Available through the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive in Jerusalem. A true collector's Item

One of Palestine's earliest sound films and part of a campaign to encourage settlement and investment in "the Jewish homeland," this striking documentary emphasizes secular accomplishments and portrays Zionist settlers with considerable cinematographic and editorial skill.

The film features pioneers, recent refugees from Europe and the commerce, agriculture and industry of the period. New and old cities are contrasted with the kibbutzim. Shows the celebration of the festival of Shavuot.

Preserved by and made available in cooperation with the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House.