The Shoshani Riddle
חידת שושני
“The Wanderer Who Knew it All.”
Synopsis
No one knows his real name; he is only known as Mr. Shoshani. He was an eternal nomad, a mad genius, who attracted disciples such as Nobel Prize winner Eli Weisel and renowned philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Mr. Shoshani is one of the unsolved riddles of the 20th century, he is among the 10 most mysterious people of all time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Grynszpan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Grynszpan
- Original Score
- Daniel Markovitch
- Original Title
- חידת שושני
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- New Vision Productions, Kan, The Second Israeli Authority for Television & Radio, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Avi Chai Foundation, Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project, Matanel Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Grynszpan
Michael Grynszpan
Daniel Markovitch
Roy Ben Ami
Michael Grynspan
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ben Ami
Editor
Michael Grynszpan
Director
Michael Grynspan
Producer
Michael Grynszpan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shoshani Riddle
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What is The Shoshani Riddle about?
No one knows his real name; he is only known as Mr. Shoshani. He was an eternal nomad, a mad genius, who attracted disciples such as Nobel Prize winner Eli Weisel and renowned philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Mr. Shoshani is one of the unsolved riddles of the 20th century, he is among the 10 most mysterious people of all time.
Who directed The Shoshani Riddle?
The Shoshani Riddle was directed by Michael Grynszpan.
Who stars in The Shoshani Riddle?
The principal cast of The Shoshani Riddle includes Elie Wiesel, Serge Klarsfeld, Adin Steinsaltz.
When was The Shoshani Riddle released and how long is it?
The Shoshani Riddle was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shoshani Riddle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shoshani Riddle was composed by Daniel Markovitch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shoshani Riddle?
The Shoshani Riddle holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.