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The Bitter Herb

19851h 29mKees Van Oostrum

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This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.

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What is The Bitter Herb (1985) about?

This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.

Who stars in The Bitter Herb?

The Bitter Herb stars Ester Spitz (Sarah Meijer), Gerard Thoolen (Vader Meijer), Kitty Courbois (Moeder Meijer), Frank Rigter (David Meijer), Marion Van Wijk (Lottie). The film was directed by Kees Van Oostrum.

How long is The Bitter Herb?

The Bitter Herb has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

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