The Jewish Cardinal
Originally released in 2013. The Jewish Cardinal is a drama/history film. directed by Ilan Duran Cohen.
Starring Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, and Audrey Dana
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurent Lucas
as Jean-Marie Lustiger
Aurélien Recoing
as Jean-Paul II
Audrey Dana
as Fanny
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
as Le père Julien
Alex Skarbek
as Père Kristof
Nathalie Richard
as La Mère Superiéure
Bruno Todeschini
as Théo Klein
Jean-Noël Martin
as Monseigneur Courcoux
Henri Guybet
as Charles Lustiger
Marie Beaujeux
as Charlotte
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ARTE
- A Plus Image 4
- ARTE France Cinéma
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...
Who directed The Jewish Cardinal?
The Jewish Cardinal was directed by Ilan Duran Cohen.
How long is The Jewish Cardinal?
The Jewish Cardinal has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Jewish Cardinal released?
The Jewish Cardinal was released on January 24, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jewish Cardinal?
The main cast of The Jewish Cardinal includes Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, Audrey Dana, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Alex Skarbek.