The Jewish Cardinal
Directed by
Ilan Duran Cohen
DVD
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Jean-Marie Lustiger (Laurent Lucas), the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, maintains his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age. Eventually joining the priesthood and rising to be appointed the Archbishop of Paris by Pope Jean Paul II, Lustiger uses his influence to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew. But when Carmelite nuns plan to build a convent on the grounds of Auschwitz and he is asked to arbitrate the dispute between the two communities, Lustiger is, at last, forced to choose a side.
Cast
- Laurent Lucas
- Aurelien Recoing
- Audrey Dana
- Pascal Greggory
- Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet
- Alex Skarbek
DVD Features
Bonus short: Kosher, directed by Isabelle Stead
Sound: Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 Surround Sound
Discs: 1
- "[The Jewish Cardinal] reminds us of the possibilities for goodness if there is respect, love and forgiveness between and among cultures and those of faith."
- "Robust, sumptuously produced and impeccably cast!"
- "The Jewish Cardinal is both emotionally rich and intellectually satisfying...handled with rare balance, sense and suitable passion."
Awards & Recognition
Official Selection
New York Jewish Film Festival
New York Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Scottsdale Int'l Film Festival
Scottsdale Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Winner
Audience Award
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Audience Award
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Rehoboth Beach Film Festival
Rehoboth Beach Film Festival
Official Selection
St. Louis Int'l Film Festival
St. Louis Int'l Film Festival
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