Film

The Man who Loves Hebrew

1991Directed by Eli Cohen

Rate this film Sign in to save Add to Everything I've Seen

Where to watch

No streaming, free, rental, or purchase options are currently listed in the United States.

Released: January 1, 1991

About The Man who Loves Hebrew

Drama
History

Synopsis

At the beginning of the 20th century, a language war raged in Palestine. The contenders: Yiddish, Russian, French, German, English, and Hebrew, a language barely spoken for 2000 years. This feature film tells the dramatic life story of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda who championed the cause of modern Hebrew.

Director: Eli Cohen
Writer: Eli Cohen
Original title: האיש שאהב בעברית

Principal cast

In billing order

Log this film Manage lists