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0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump's DC Takeover

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Aug

The episode discusses the polarized political climate surrounding Zohran Mamdani's candidacy within New York City's Jewish community and transitions into President Trump's controversial decision to invoke a 1974 law to intervene in Washington, D.C.'s criminal justice administration, highlighting the broader implications of such actions on governance.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Roman Polanski's take on the Dreyfus Affair is perfect for 2025. That's the problem

Talya Zax in Forward · 8 Aug

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy," a depiction of the Dreyfus Affair, aligns with contemporary issues as it debuts in the U.S.

0 Television/Film History

Everybody Loves Dreyfus

Lauren Gottlieb Lockshin in Jewish Review of Books · 8 Aug

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" dramatizes the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on the antisemitic army intelligence officer Major Georges Picquart, who initially helped convict Captain Alfred Dreyfus but later uncovered his innocence.

0 Television/Film History

Roman Polanski’s Dreyfus Affair movie ‘An Officer and a Spy’ finally opens in the US

JTA · 7 Aug

Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish officer wrongfully convicted of espionage over 130 years ago, has reentered the spotlight with French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent declaration to commemorate his case, which underlined rampant antisemitism.

0 Television/Film History

Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ finally opens in the US — bringing both scandal and an important portrayl of the Dreyfus Affair

JTA · 7 Aug

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" highlights the historical Dreyfus Affair, now showing in the U.S., despite controversy around its director.

0 History Antisemitism

Interest in Alfred Dreyfus is surging. His antisemitic affair has vital lessons for Jews today.

JTA · 7 Jul

There is a renewed interest in Alfred Dreyfus, a pivotal figure in Jewish and French history, due to recent cultural developments and historical publications.

0 Culture Antisemitism

The biggest Jewish showbiz stories of 2024 are controversial

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

2024 was a year marked by profound cultural debates within the Jewish community, particularly in the realm of showbiz.

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Dreyfus, Zionism, and Sartre

David Mikics in Tablet · 8 Oct 2021

The article discusses various topics, including the author's experiences in Paris, the Dreyfus affair, and the film J'Accuse by Roman Polanski.

0 Television/Film Ethics

Can we separate Roman Polanski’s excellent new film from its director’s contemptible past?

Forward · 30 Dec 2020

Roman Polanski's 2019 film "An Officer and a Spy," which delves into the Dreyfus Affair, presents a modern take on historical events, emphasizing themes of prejudice and injustice that resonate today.

0 Television/Film History

Does Roman Polanski’s New Film Make The Dreyfus Affair About Him?

Forward · 6 Sep 2019

Roman Polanski's new film, "An Officer and a Spy," about the infamous Dreyfus Affair, faces scrutiny due to the director's controversial history and previous convictions.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

Why ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Was Really A Jewish Horror Movie

Forward · 12 Apr 2018

Roman Polanski's 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby," based on Ira Levin's novel, is examined for how it subtly incorporates Jewish elements, despite its overt Catholic references.