Devorah Bertonov
Devorah Bertonov | |
|---|---|
 c. August 2004 | |
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | April 19, 2010 (aged 94–95) |
Devorah Bertonov (c. 1915 – April 19, 2010) was an Israeli pioneer of dance and stage arts.[1]
Biography
Devorah Bertonov was the daughter of Yehoshua Bertonov, one of the founders of Habima Theatre in Moscow, who also won the Israel Prize.[2]She was born in the Republic of Georgia. Her family immigrated to Israel in 1915 and settled in Tel Aviv. She studied dance in Berlin in 1929–1932.[2]
Awards and recognition
Bertonov was awarded the Israel Prize in 1991. Making Way for a Green Leaf is a documentary about Bertonov filmed when she was 85.[3]
References
- ^ The German Jewish actress who charmed and angered the Israeli public, Haaretz
- ^ a b Eshel, Ruth (April 29, 2010). "Perpetual Motion". Haaretz.
- ^ From the Miami Herald: A Review of HUC's The Art of Aging