Footnote

Footnote

Pride, envy, vanity… How far would you go for recognition?

PG 2011 · 102 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy

Jerusalem, Israel. Professors Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik, father and son, have dedicated their lives to the study of the Jewish scriptures. Eliezer is a stubborn and methodical scholar who has never been recognized for his work; Uriel is a rising star, someone admired and praised by his colleagues. The fragile balance that has kept their personal relationship almost intact is broken in an unexpected way by a simple phone call.

Directed by Joseph Cedar · Written by Joseph Cedar

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