Movies and TvShows featuring "shtetl" theme.

Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, faces a series of unexpected events that result in the unraveling of his life. Despite his search for meaning and answers amidst the chaos, he finds himself sinking deeper into turmoil.

A young American Jewish man goes on a journey to Ukraine to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II. Along the way, he discovers his family's history and learns about love, loss, and the power of storytelling.

In 1941, a Jewish village in Central Europe comes up with an audacious plan to avoid deportation and fool the Nazis – they will deport themselves, on their own terms.

In the poverty-stricken Russian Empire, a girl's love for a mysterious stranger leads to a tragic vow and a malevolent spirit. With the help of a wise rabbi and the practice of Kabbalah, exorcism is attempted to free the girl from being possessed by the evil spirit known as a dybbuk. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this black and white film explores themes of religion, love, and the supernatural.

In the small Jewish community of Fellin, a young man named Simon Magus is shunned and treated as an outcast due to his eccentric behavior. However, things take a turn when Simon discovers he possesses extraordinary supernatural powers. As he navigates the complexities of love, religion, and societal expectations, Simon's life becomes tangled in a series of mysterious events that challenge his beliefs and test his strength. Will he succumb to the temptations of the devil or find redemption through religious conversion?

When WWII wiped out the Jewish population of Opatow, Poland, the only details of the town's shtetl character were contained in the photographic memory of Mayer Kirshenblatt, who left Poland for Canada in 1934 and began painting 56 years later.

Set in a vibrant shtetl, 'The Fiddle' follows the journey of a young Jewish boy named David who discovers the power of music through his beloved fiddle. With determination and passion, David uses his newfound talent to bring joy and hope to his community, overcoming challenges along the way.