Shem
Synopsis
Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. He seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, who sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during World War II.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shem Trailer 2004
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-25
Top Cast
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Asier Newman
Daniel
Hadassah Hungar Diamant
Nana
Cyrielle Clair
Berlin
Arturo Brachetti
Arturo
Geraldine de Bastion
Zara
Ferrante Ferranti
Baroque Photographer
Gordana Grubjsesic
Gordana
David Merlini
Gabor
István Szabó
Elijah
John Gordon
Daniel's Boss
Caroline Roboh
Lottie
Pavel Rimburg
Lottie's Son
Sibylla Mc Grigor
Girl in Bus
Sarah Mc Grigor
Girl in Bus
Laura Mc Donnell
Secretary
Cyrielle Clair
Liz
Catherine Karako
Dancer
Aime Kanoui
Museum Keeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Roboh
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Roboh
- Original Score
- Jérôme Lévy
- Original Title
- Shem
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BIF Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Roboh
Caroline Roboh
Jérôme Lévy
András Khin, Hans Meier
Cameron Goodwin
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Roboh
Director
Caroline Roboh
Screenplay
András Khin
Director of Photography
Cameron Goodwin
Editor
Hans Meier
Director of Photography
Jérôme Lévy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shem about?
Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. He seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, who sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during World War II.
Who directed Shem?
Shem was directed by Caroline Roboh.
Who stars in Shem?
The principal cast of Shem includes Asier Newman, Hadassah Hungar Diamant, Cyrielle Clair, Arturo Brachetti, Geraldine de Bastion.
When was Shem released and how long is it?
Shem was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Shem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shem was composed by Jérôme Lévy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shem?
Shem holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).