description Footnote Overview
Footnote is a 2011 Israeli drama concerning two academics, a father and son, working within the Talmud department of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The film explores their strained dynamic amidst professional competition and personal tensions. It was directed by Joseph Cedar and stars Shlomo Bar Aba and Lior Ashkenazi.
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info Footnote Specifications
| Country | Israel |
| Year | 2011 |
help Footnote FAQ
Why does the Israel Prize create the central conflict in Footnote?
Eliezer Shkolnik is told that he has won the Israel Prize, but the committee actually intended to honor his son, Uriel. Uriel then faces a painful choice between protecting his father's dignity and correcting the mistake.
Are the father and son in Footnote researching the same academic subject?
Both Eliezer and Uriel work in the Talmud department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Eliezer favors painstaking textual scholarship, while Uriel is the more celebrated and publicly accessible academic.
Who plays Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik in Footnote?
Shlomo Bar-Aba plays the embittered father, Eliezer, and Lior Ashkenazi plays his successful son, Uriel. Their restrained performances support Joseph Cedar's mixture of family drama, academic satire, and dark comedy.
What international recognition did Footnote receive?
Joseph Cedar won the screenplay award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for Footnote. The film was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Oscars.
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