A haunting blend of folklore, mysticism, and doomed romance, The Dybbuk is the crown jewel of Yiddish cinema. Based on S. Ansky’s legendary play, it tells the story of two friends who betroth their unborn children—only to unleash tragedy when the promise is broken. When Channon (Leon Liebgold) turns to Kabbalistic magic to win back his beloved Leah (Lili Liliana), love and destiny collide in a chilling tale of possession.

Filmed in Poland on the eve of WWII, this “Hasidic Gothic” masterpiece dissolves the line between the natural and supernatural. With expressionist style, evocative music, and luminous dance sequences, it captures both the spiritual depth and cultural richness of the shtetl world. Brought to life by some of the greatest talents of Polish Jewry, The Dybbuk endures as a mesmerizing portrait of love, loss, and the eternal struggle between fate and faith.

We thank the National Center for Jewish Film for the film, its restoration and all new English translation & subtitles.