- Studio: First Run Features
- Release Date: May 6, 2005
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Summary:
When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
| Runtime: | 89 min |
|---|---|
| Production: | Canal+ |
| Genres: | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Country: | France |
| Languages: | French, Yiddish |
| Home Release Date: | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Steve Suissa | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Daniel Cohen | Writer |
| Daniel Goldenberg | Writer |
| Sophie Tepper | Writer |
| Steve Suissa | Writer |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bérénice Bejo | Perla Kurtz |
| Danièle Denie | Mme Silberman |
| François Berléand | Benny Schwarz |
| Gérard Caillaud | Le Metteur En Scène |
| Laurent Bateau | Elie Weill |
| Lionel Abelanski | Simon Laufer |
| Olivier Sitruk | Samy Rebbot |
| Paola Perez | Debby Grichenberg |
| Peter Coyote | Rudolph Grichenberg |
| Rufus | M. Silberman |
| Smadi Wolfman | Sarah |
| Stéphan Guérin-Tillié | Edouard |
| Stéphane Freiss | Maurice Kurtz |
| Steve Suissa | Doron |
| Valérie Benguigui | Viviane |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Michel Israel | Co-Producer |
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