The Jewish Cardinal
Le Métis de Dieu
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilan Duran Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantal de Rudder, Ilan Duran Cohen
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Méchaly
- Original Title
- Le Métis de Dieu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, A Plus Image 4, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilan Duran Cohen
Chantal de Rudder, Ilan Duran Cohen
Nathaniel Méchaly
Christophe Graillot
Fabrice Rouaud, Elif Uluengin
Joëy Faré
Department Leadership Roster
Ilan Duran Cohen
Director
Chantal de Rudder
Writer
Ilan Duran Cohen
Writer
Joëy Faré
Producer
Christophe Graillot
Director of Photography
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Elif Uluengin
Editor
Isabelle Filleul de Brohy
Production Design
Valérie Grall
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jewish Cardinal
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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 principal cast of The Jewish Cardinal includes Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, Audrey Dana, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Alex Skarbek.
When was The Jewish Cardinal released and how long is it?
The Jewish Cardinal was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jewish Cardinal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jewish Cardinal was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.