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Asya

Directed by Beverly Shaffer
Canada, 1992 (documentary / children's, 29 minutes, colour, English / Hebrew)
Also known as "Children of Jerusalem - Asya"
Asya
Image: © National Film Board of Canada
Video (National Film Board of Canada)

Film Description:
"A portrait of Asya, an 11 year old Russian immigrant to Jerusalem, this film is about one family's adjustment to a new life. From the issues of cultural, political and religious diversity to the simple act of making new friends, this portrait of Asya is indicative of life for many ethnic Jewish immigrants to Jerusalem."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by: Beverly Shaffer, Colin Neale
Film Editing: Rita Roy
Music: Chris Crilly, Louis Hone
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
(sources)

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