As this film begins, jeanmarie laurent lucas is an ambitious and charismatic priest. A dramatic clash of ecclesiastical politics and spiritual soulsearching, the jewish cardinal is the remarkable true story of the son of polish jewish immigrants who, while maintaining his jewish identity, became leader of the french church and close confidant to the pope. At the age of 14 he felt the calling to convert and was baptized into the catholic church. The jewish cardinal rimorchio 5 anni fa, 3,951 visite. Aug 04, 2017 cardinal jeanmarie lustiger, the jewish convert who became archbishop of paris, died ten years ago. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. The jewish cardinal is one of a pair of recent films that looks at jewishcatholic identity in the shadow of the holocaust. The film conveys the tale of jean marie lustiger, a frenchman who is the son of polish jewish immigrants. Only a year after he is appointed the bishop of orleans, pope john paul ii aurelien recoing in a surprise move makes him the archbishop of paris. As word of mouth spread, the second and third screenings were sold out and the wait list line on the last screening day was very. The cardinal is a 1963 american drama film which was produced independently and directed by otto preminger, and distributed by columbia pictures.
Only a year after he is appointed the bishop of orleans, pope john paul ii. But it accurately describes a real man, jeanmarie lustiger, the parisborn son of jewish immigrants from. French director tells the times of israel how he brought the conflicted life of jeanmarie lustiger, a convert to catholicism while hiding from the. The jewish cardinal directed by ilan duran cohen the jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie 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.
Through feature films, shorts, documentaries and student films, as well as conversations with guest speakers, the festival explores jewish identity with the hope of increasing tolerance and educating its audiences. The film, part of the a new view film series, is a biography and documentary based on the life of cardinal jeanmarie lustiger, who was born to. May i say that this is the most tastefully, smartly irreverent life of a prelate ever on film. Watch the jewish cardinal online watch online anytime. Watch the jewish cardinal 20 full movie free online. The jewish cardinal opens 17th uk film festival the times of israel. Though apparently it just premiered on television in its native france, the jewish cardinal received a theatrical release in north america from film movement.
Lustigers cousin and young grandnephew from israel brought soil from two holy sites to be placed in the coffin a specific wish of the cardinal s. The film added to that debate among ordinary catholics. 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. Blending fact and speculation in the best traditions of the biopic, ilan duran cohens the jewish cardinal is an intoxicating combination of ecclesiastical politics and very personal soulsearching, all bound into the indisputably real character of jeanmarie lustiger, the late cardinal and archbishop of paris. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, the son of polish jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as. Being introduced to catholicism at a very young age, lustiger. Mar 29, 20 the jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie 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. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1983 by pope john paul ii. The jewish cardinal portrays jeanmarie lustiger the new york. Jewish cardinal film examines dual religious loyalty. The jewish cardinal film society of lincoln center. This 100minute french film covers some key moments in the friendship of cardinal jeanmarie lustiger and pope john paul ii, who appointed the jewish convertpriest as archbishop of paris and his close adviser during the 1980s. To many of us who hoped to see significant and even radical changes toward a more modern church, the cardinal dramatized many of the problems that we believed needed correcting.
Jewish filmmaker, ilan duran cohen, gets both judaism and catholicism not an easy feat and presents them with depth and sans onedimensional. Laurent lucas as aaron jeanmarie lustiger in the jewish cardinal, directed by ilan duran cohen at the 23rd new york jewish film festival. The title of ilan duran cohens film the jewish cardinal may sound like a punch line. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, a son of polish jewish immigrants who maintained his jewish cultural identity even after converting to catholicism at a young ageand joining the priesthood. May 14, 2014 the french tv film the jewish cardinal, which has been receiving a limited release in the united states, follows the crucial years of the life of cardinal jeanmarie aaron lustiger played. This film tells the dramatized tale of cardinal jeanmarie lustiger. She was arrested in paris in september 1942 for not wearing the jewish star. Through feature films, shorts, documentaries and student films, as well as conversations with guest speakers, the festival explores jewish identity with the hope of. This picture tells the fascinating true story of a man who is seen by some as a hero and by other members of society as a stranger. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The 20 film now on dvd and netflix the jewish cardinal is the life of the cardinal archbishop of paris, aaron jeanmarie lustiger who died in 2007. French director tells the times of israel how he brought the conflicted life of jean marie lustiger, a convert to catholicism while hiding from the. He was archbishop of paris from 1981 until his resignation in 2005. Ilan duran cohens drama the jewish cardinal is a biopic of jeanmarie lustiger laurent lucas, a polish jew who continued to celebrate his jewish heritage even when he decided to become catholic.
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Directed by ilan duran cohen, the jewish cardinal is based upon the life of aaron jeanmarie lustiger 1926 2007 who late in this film refers to himself as gods mixed child. The jewish cardinal dvd, 2014 for sale online ebay. Quickly rising within the ranks of the church, lustiger was appointed archbishop of paris in 1981 by pope john paul ii and. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, a son of polishjewish immigrants who maintained his jewish cultural identity even after converting to catholicism at a young ageand joining the priesthood. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, the son of polishjewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie. A smooth biopic about an enigmatic hybrid, a jewish born cardinal who becomes an adviser to pope john paul the second. Quickly rising within the ranks of the church, lustige. The jewish cardinal opens 17th uk film festival french director tells the times of israel how he brought the conflicted life of jeanmarie lustiger, a convert to catholicism while hiding. Though he has changed his name and his faith, he remains. When he is asked about being born jewish, he affirms to the press that he is still a jew and also a christian. The screenplay was written by robert dozier, based on the novel of the same name 1950 by henry morton robinson. The other, pawel pawlikowskis awardwinning film ida 20, is newly available on amazon instant video and bluraydvd. This 100minute french film covers some key moments in the friendship of cardinal jeanmarie lustiger and pope john paul ii, who appointed the jewish.
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Although it will obviously appeal to religious audiences it has already played in nearly a dozen jewish film festivals the jewish cardinal features a rare nuance that should interest the non. The jewish cardinaltells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, the son of polish jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a jew even after converting to catholicism at a. The jewish cardinal 2014stream and watch online moviefone. The jewish cardinal by ilan duran cohen ilan duran cohen. The 17th annual louisville jewish film festival strives to show the richness and diversity of the jewish experience by presenting the best contemporary international films. With laurent lucas, aurelien recoing, audrey dana, pascal greggory. Oct 30, 20 the jewish cardinal opens 17th uk film festival french director tells the times of israel how he brought the conflicted life of jeanmarie lustiger, a convert to catholicism while hiding. He enters the priesthood, and eventually rises to a position of power. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie 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. The jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger, the son of polishjewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a jew even after converting to catholicism and joining the priesthood. The title of ilan duran cohen s film the jewish cardinal may sound like a punch line. Apr 11, 2014 the title of ilan duran cohens film the jewish cardinal may sound like a punch line. Jul 16, 2014 the jewish cardinal tells the amazing true story of jeanmarie lustiger. Being introduced to catholicism at a very young age, lustiger was also taught never to forget his jewish roots.
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