Event

MJFF presents The Jewish Cardinal

Director: Ilan Duran Cohen / Starring: Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, Audrey Dana, Pascal Greggory, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
2012 France / French w/English subtitles / 90 minutes

The true story of Aaron Jean-Marie Lustiger, a son of Polish-Jewish immigrants who maintains his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age and joining the priesthood. In 1981 Pope John Paul II appoints him the Archbishop of Paris, a position that offers the cardinal a prominent new platform to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew. But reconciling his Catholic faith and Jewish heritage earns him as many enemies as friends. A fascinating drama filled with intelligence and gentle humor.

Official Selection - UK, New York, Boston, Seattle, San Diego Jewish Film Festivals