The Jewish Cardinal

Name: The Jewish Cardinal
Genre: Biography
Released: April 11, 2014
Duration: 96 min

2014

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Film Movement | Release Date: April 11, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: The Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church, Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by PopeThe Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church, Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope Jean Paul II - and found a new platform to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew, earning him both friends and enemies from either group. When Carmelite nuns settle down to build a convent within the cursed walls of Auschwitz, Lustiger finds himself a mediator between the two communities - and may be forced at last to choose his side. [Film Movement]… Expand

Director: Ilan Duran Cohen

Genre(s): Biography

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 min

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Frank Scheck

Apr 10, 2014

This fascinating tale is told with uncommon depth and nuance. Read full review

Diana Clarke

Apr 10, 2014

The Jewish Cardinal uses the luscious pleasures of the everyday to underscore and endure the big questions of identity, humanity, and home. Read full review

Rachel Saltz

Apr 10, 2014

It holds your interest, even if Jean-Marie remains what he must be to Mr. Cohen: an enticing puzzlement, his faith a mystery. Read full review

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