Regina (2013)
Overview
The first woman rabbi in the world, Regina Jonas, comes to light, courtesy of Rachel Weisz – who plays her – and her father George Weisz, who was the executive producer for this poetic and beautiful documentary. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas was ordained in Berlin in 1935. During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled devotion brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence.
Where to watch Regina
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Ireland | Netflix | — | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — | — |
| France | Netflix | — | — |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Regina in 26 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Regina about?
The first woman rabbi in the world, Regina Jonas, comes to light, courtesy of Rachel Weisz – who plays her – and her father George Weisz, who was the executive producer for this poetic and beautiful documentary. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas was ordained in Berlin in 1935. During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled devotion brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence. Regina is a Documentary movie, released on 2013-04-25, runtime 63 minutes.
Is Regina worth watching?
There are not enough ratings yet to summarize how viewers feel about Regina.
Where can I watch Regina?
In the United States, Regina is free to watch on Kanopy and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Diana Groó
Cast
- Rachel Weisz as Regina Jonas (voice)
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Sources
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