The Jewish Cardinal

2014

The Jewish Cardinal (2014)

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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 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. (c) Film Movement

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Cast

Laurent Lucas
as Aron Jean-Marie Lustiger
Aurélien Recoing
as Johannes Paul II.
Audrey Dana
as Fanny
Pascal Greggory
as Albert Decourtray
Henri Guybet
as Charles Lustiger
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
Alex Skarbek
Vincent Furic
Aurélien Heilbronn
Zbigniew Jankowski
Jean-Noël Martin
Nathalie Richard
Pascal Tantot
Bruno Todeschini
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Critic Reviews for The Jewish Cardinal

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2)

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

Apr 10, 2014 | Full Review…
New York Times
Top Critic

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

Apr 9, 2014 | Full Review…
Village Voice
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Laurent Lucas is brilliant as the titular hero.

May 18, 2014 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Can a person be two things at once? Yes. Not only is it possible, but it can be of value. Lustiger proved that,and The Jewish Cardinal underscores it.

May 15, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
Times-Picayune

Portrait of a pioneer of multiple religious belonging.

May 12, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Spirituality and Practice

Informative, absorbing, but as obvious as its title and a bit too glib for its own good, this French import will appeal mainly to religious addicts fascinated by the feverishly agenda-ridden internal workings of the Catholic Church.

Apr 11, 2014 | Full Review…
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