STK-ID 42293

Series of shots of men's ritual preparations for Bar Mitzvah inside synagogue; CUs of men lacing leather strap on forearms and putting on tefillins (2:12). Shots of men praying (1:28). CSs of young boy dressing with the help of an older man (1:47). MS of men gathered in front of wood cabinet containing holy scripture (0:23). CSs of men praying (0:33). CS of cross of David on red cloth (0:17). CU of hands placing coins into steel box (0:20). MS of men praying inside synagogue (1:24).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Faces of the Hand
Location
Montreal
Year
1994
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
Super 16mm color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3, LETTERBOX
Available resolutions
720 x 486