The Jewish Cardinal (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. Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church, Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope John 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 he may be forced, at last, to choose his side.
Cast
- Laurent Lucas - Jean-Marie Lustiger
- Aurélien Recoing - Jean-Paul II
- Audrey Dana - Fanny
- Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet - Le père Julien
- Alex Skarbek - Père Kristof
- Nathalie Richard - La Mère Superiéure
- Bruno Todeschini - Théo Klein
- Jean-Noël Martin - Monseigneur Courcoux
- Henri Guybet - Charles Lustiger
- Marie Beaujeux - Charlotte
Screenplay
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
biography, religion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Jewish Cardinal about?
- 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 John 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 he may be forced, at last, to choose his side.
- Who directed The Jewish Cardinal?
- The Jewish Cardinal was directed by Ilan Duran Cohen.
- Who stars in The Jewish Cardinal?
- The Jewish Cardinal stars Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, Audrey Dana, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Alex Skarbek, Nathalie Richard.
- How long is The Jewish Cardinal?
- The Jewish Cardinal has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Jewish Cardinal?
- The Jewish Cardinal is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Jewish Cardinal produced?
- The Jewish Cardinal was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Jewish Cardinal?
- The themes of The Jewish Cardinal include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.