She published her first book of poetry at the age of 53 and became a prominent figure in the field of Hebrew Literature. Niece of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Zelda lived alone in Jerusalem, writing poems on assorted pieces of paper, surrounded by a small court of lovers and admirers. Through never- before-seen archival footage and meetings with her lovers and her friends (among them Amos Oz and singer Chava Alberstein), the film sketches a portrait of the first religious female poet in the Hebrew canon.
Winner, Jewish Experience Award | Jerusalem Film Festival
Directed and Produced by Yair Qedar
Israel, 2015
Documentary
Hebrew (with English subtitles)
56 minutes
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