In Theaters 04.01.2014 or Watch at Home 05.20.2014

The Jewish Cardinal

Directed by Ilan Duran Cohen
Film Movement
2012
90 Minutes
France
French
Drama, Jewish
Not Rated
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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.

Director & Cast

  • Director: Ilan Duran Cohen
  • Starring: Laurent Lucas
  • Starring: Aurelien Recoing
  • Starring: Audrey Dana
  • Starring: Pascal Greggory
  • Starring: Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet
  • Starring: Alex Skarbek

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Reviews

  • "[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."
    Carole di Tosti, Blogcritics.com
  • "Robust, sumptuously produced and impeccably cast!"
    Kurt Brokaw, The Independent
  • "The Jewish Cardinal is both emotionally rich and intellectually satisfying...handled with rare balance, sense and suitable passion."
    Allen Ellenzweig, The Jewish Daily Forward
Official Selection
New York Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Scottsdale Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Winner
Audience Award
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Rehoboth Beach Film Festival
Official Selection
St. Louis Int'l Film Festival