Sunday, August 1, 2010

REVIEW

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Fiddler on the roof takes place around 1910 in a small Ukranian village,it is an uncertain time.Unrest caused by the Pogroma(when Jews were driven from their homes),rising anti-Tsarist sentiment and the approach of World war one.The historical realities of the time do not simply provide a colorful backdrop to this story.A central theme is how the old traditions are disintegrating under the pressure of the world culture that is being reshaped by industrialization and mechanization.
Tradotion play very important role here in this movie.During his open monologue, which Tyve directs at the audience, the beleagured man likens living in Anateveka to being a fiddler making music while perched precariously on a rooftop.the songs are catchy. I liked most the character of Tevye(Topol). Being a compassion and rational father, he has played his role effectively. He is supported by other characters such as Norma Crane, Rosalind Harris, Paul Mann, Leonard Frey, Neva small etc. On the whole the movie is very interesting and catches ones attention very quickly.

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