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Gripping, star-studded historical drama which tells the real-life story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the Jewish-born head of the French Church and close confidant of Pope John Paul II.
Oct 24, 2013 · “Perhaps we will never understand Lustiger completely, but I feel the film, in a way, brings a sense of reconciliation for us about his character as well – and that’s very touching.” • The Jewish Cardinal will be shown at the opening night gala for the UK Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday at 8.30pm at BFI Southbank.
Written by director Cohen and Chantal Derudder, THE Jewish CARDINAL relates the true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger (Laurent Lucas) the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, later joining the priesthood.
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- Biography
- Ilan Duran Cohen
- 2013-03-29
Ilan Duran Cohen’s riveting new French-language film, “The Jewish Cardinal,” explores the reasons behind this startling statement, spotlighting Lustiger’s intense struggle with his complex...
Jan 24, 2013 · 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.
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.