The Evil Wizard
- Studio
- Studio RIF
Synopsis
Long ago, in a seaside town in the Holy Land, a Wise Man is invited to teach the local children all about the Torah and Jewish history.
As they march happily off to school, the pupils' joyous song descends into the world of darkness via an old, mysterious hollow tree and wakes up the demons.
They implore Satan to make the Jews suffer and cry, and Satan, in the guise of an Evil Wizard, attempts to do just that by frightening the pupils. However, the Wise Man, believing in the ultimate power of goodness, unselfishness and love, uses this understanding to defeat the Evil Wizard. After a struggle, the villagers are reassured that "when we are together, we can always win the victory over evil."
As they march happily off to school, the pupils' joyous song descends into the world of darkness via an old, mysterious hollow tree and wakes up the demons.
They implore Satan to make the Jews suffer and cry, and Satan, in the guise of an Evil Wizard, attempts to do just that by frightening the pupils. However, the Wise Man, believing in the ultimate power of goodness, unselfishness and love, uses this understanding to defeat the Evil Wizard. After a struggle, the villagers are reassured that "when we are together, we can always win the victory over evil."
Characters
Wise Man, Pupils, Satan/Evil Wizard, Villagers
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Alexander Cherney
Production notes
Part of a planned trilogy based on Jewish folklore.
Director's statement:
"The dawn of the 21st century has flooded our consciousness with the undeniable power of human evil. Only good people who join together with courage and determination can prevail over those who prey on the innocent and the just. History has been trying to teach us that for years, and its voice adds this warning: 'When Evil's frightful slaughters commence against Jews, never let the alarm stop sounding, for these atrocities inevitably endanger people everywhere.'"
Director's statement:
"The dawn of the 21st century has flooded our consciousness with the undeniable power of human evil. Only good people who join together with courage and determination can prevail over those who prey on the innocent and the just. History has been trying to teach us that for years, and its voice adds this warning: 'When Evil's frightful slaughters commence against Jews, never let the alarm stop sounding, for these atrocities inevitably endanger people everywhere.'"