Le Golem

The Jews of Prague under the subjugation of Emperor Rudolf II are poor and oppressed. There are increasing demands from the community that young Rabbi Jacob re-awaken the golem hidden in the synagogue attic, so that the giant creature of clay can help them in their time of need. But it is only after food riots, court intrigues and cruelty to fellow Jews that the rabbi's wife, Rachel, frees the monster from its chains, setting in motion a wave of total destruction ... (Berlinale)