"The Books of Jacob" are held in Germany by the Polish director Ewelina Marciniak
The novel written by Olga Tokarczuk, was appreciated in Germany and around the world, although its action takes place in the 18th century. The story of Jakub Frank, who builds a community of people focused around spiritual searches exceeding the then religious and social norms, strongly resonates with the needs of many people living in the 21st century.