This powerful and heartbreaking film takes a look at the price that may be exacted by a rigid observation of religious tenets. Its central character, a respected rabbi in an ultra-Orthodox community -who is also a father and husband is forced to come to terms with the demands of his faith and the welfare of his own family… Throughout the world, millions of people of different faiths practice orthodox forms of religion. David Volach’s intimate and haunting film focuses on one Israeli family that belongs to the Haredic Community, one of the most ultra-Orthodox in the world, but its message will resonate far beyond. My Father My Lord examines the choices made and the costs potentially exacted by what some might see as an overly rigid observation of religious tenets, but for many is just a way of life... My Father My Lord is likely to elicit strong reactions from audiences, but even as Volach trains a focused eye on this community and way of life, he manages to present the story of the rabbi without blindly criticizing. This subtle film, with just a handful of characters, packs a profound emotional resonance that will linger long after its ending.
