Burning Off the Page

This captivating documentary showcases the work and life of Celia Dropkin (1887-1956), writer of Yiddish erotic poetry that both shocked and delighted literary society in the 1920s and 30s. Combining interviews, animated interpretations of her poetry, and excerpts from her diary, the film explores how Dropkin’s poetry shattered the conventions of gender, sexuality and morality, while writing about desire, passion, and physical sensuality.