Footnote

– The story of a great rivalry between a father and son, both eccentric professors in the Talmud depar..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
Original Name:
הערת שוליים
Footnote (2011) - Also known as הערת שוליים

The story of a great rivalry between a father and son, both eccentric professors in the Talmud department of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The son has an addictive dependency on the embrace and accolades that the establishment provides, while his father is a stubborn purist with a fear and profound revulsion for what the establishment stands for, yet beneath his contempt lies a desperate thirst for some kind of recognition. The Israel Prize, Israel's most prestigious national award, is the jewel that brings these two to a final, bitter confrontation.

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Footnote (2011) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 May 2011

Language:

Hebrew

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Joseph Cedar

Writer:

Joseph Cedar

Main Actors:

Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Aliza Rosen, Alma Zack

Plot:

The story of a great rivalry between a father and son, both eccentric professors in the Talmud department of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The son has an addictive dependency on the embrace and accolades that the establishment provides, while his father is a stubborn purist with a fear and profound revulsion for what the establishment stands for, yet beneath his contempt lies a desperate thirst for some kind of recognition. The Israel Prize, Israel's most prestigious national award, is the jewel that brings these two to a final, bitter confrontation.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 8 nominations.

Gross profit:

$1,900,000

Production:

Sony Pictures Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Metacritic:
82%