Seder-Masochism
Seder-Masochism is a 2018 American animated musical biblical comedy-drama film written, directed, produced and animated by American artist Nina Paley. The film reinterprets the Book of Exodus, especially stories associated with the Passover Seder, such as the death of the Egyptian first-born, and Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. The film depicts these events against a backdrop of widespread worship of the Great Mother Goddess, showing the rise of patriarchy.
Plot
The Book of Exodus is retold by Moses, his brother Aaron, the Angel of Death, Jesus, and the traditional Hebrew God. The ancient mother goddess is cast in a "tragic struggle" against the new patriarchy.
Cast
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| author | Nina Paley |
|---|---|
| director | Nina Paley |
| genre | comedy-drama |
| keywords | aaron angel of death azrael book of exodus crossing of the red sea hebrew god jesus moses mother goddess promised land yahweh |
| producer | Nina Paley |
| theme | animated feminist jukebox musical musical |