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  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • HP Releasing
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • HP Releasing
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. When he seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, she sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during the Second World War. Following his great grandfather's trail, Daniel's journey leads him to Paris, Berlin, P...

Directed By: Caroline Roboh

Written By: Caroline Roboh

  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • HP Releasing
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2006
  • Unrated
  • HP Releasing
  • 1 h 33 m

Shem

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. When he seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, she sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during the Second World War. Following his great grandfather's trail, Daniel's journey leads him to Paris, Berlin, P...

Directed By: Caroline Roboh

Written By: Caroline Roboh

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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A bizarre hybrid between Euro erotic thriller and a parable of Jewish awakening.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
50
By the time the frustratingly silly ending arrives, it's confirmed that Shem, which translates to "name" in Hebrew, is just as confused as its protagonist. Daniel's looks may charm everyone who crosses his path, but he is like the movie: most of the depth that does exist remains buried beneath the surface.
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A muddle of good intentions and bad direction, this amateurish road movie follows a young Brit across Europe as he reconnects with his Jewish roots.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
30
Writer-director Caroline Roboh's moralistic paean to Jewish self-knowledge is so solemnly high-minded that one almost feels bad admitting that the film's only spark comes from its occasional tawdry ludicrousness.
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As a narrative, Shem, directed by Caroline Roboh, is a pointless hodgepodge, with a finale that will leave viewers scratching their heads.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Production Company BIF Productions, Visual Factory
Release Date May 26, 2006
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating Unrated
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Website http://www.shemthemovie.com/
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Awards

New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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