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Tag: Oscar Nominations

0 Television/Film History

The Goldman Case: The new French courtroom drama that puts Jewishness on trial

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Sep

The new French courtroom drama, The Goldman Case, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores the historic trial of Pierre Goldman, a Polish-Jewish descendant and communist, accused of murder in 1976.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

‘Barbenheimer,’ ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ lead large crop of Jewish-inspired Oscar nominations

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 23 Jan

The Oscar nominations this year include several movies with Jewish themes and connections.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

What if Oscar voters pick Bradley Cooper’s nose?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 23 Jan

Bradley Cooper's film "Maestro" has received mixed reactions and controversial attention, with some criticizing his portrayal of Leonard Bernstein's nose.

0 Israel Television/Film

‘Omar’ and ‘Bethlehem’ Tell the Same Story—But Only One Was Nominated for an Oscar

Judith Miller in Tablet · 5 Mar 2014

"Omar" and "Bethlehem" were both nominees for the best foreign film Oscar, focusing on the complex relationship between Palestinian informers and Israeli handlers, but "Omar" was chosen over "Bethlehem." "Omar" directed by Hany Abu-Assad portrays a Palestinian bread baker in love with his friend's sister, while "Bethlehem," directed by Yuval Adler, gives a nuanced look at the relationship between an Israeli agent and a young Palestinian.