The Efros Dynasty (Mirele Efros)
by Jacob Gordin
A dramatic fresco of a mother's love, set against the conflict between generations. The central figure, the widow Mirale Efros, enjoys great moral and social standing: for her wealth, for her respect for tradition, for her generosity and for her devotion as a mother. Mirale raised her sons alone, with boundless attachment. She always put their fulfilment and happiness above everything else. Only Iosale and Donie fall far short of her expectations. Under the malign influence of Șeindale - Iosale's young wife - they violently demand the share of the fortune that would have come to them from their father. Only now do they learn that everything they have is Mirale's creation. For Mirale, with her intelligence and her realistic, practical sense, knew how to turn her late husband's bankruptcy into a thriving business.
Director: Kincses Elemér
Set and costume design: Clara Labancz
Music: Vasile Manta
Mirale: Mirela Nicolau
Mahle: Luana Stoica
Iosale: Marius Călugărița
Donie: Darius Daradici
Salmen: Constantin Dinulescu
Nuchmente: Nicolae Călugărița
Chane Dvosie: Lucia Maier
Șeindale: Geni Brenda
Șloimale: Iolanda Covaci / Alina Tomi
Other roles: Viorel Manole, Monica Florescu, Loredana Klein
Genre
Drama
Language
Yiddish (with Romanian surtitles)
Running time
120 minutes (with one interval)
Premiere
1 February 2009