“The Lesson,” the Israeli drama series that was named best series at the 2022 Cannes International Series Festival, is set to premiere June 21 on streamer ChaiFlicks.
Created and written by Deakla Keydar, “The Lesson” is a deft socio-political drama revolving around troubled high school civics teacher Amir and Lian, a 17-year-old student in his class.
The series, which first premiered in January 2022, was also named best drama series at the Israeli Television Academy Awards in 2023. Maya Landsmann, who plays Lian, won best lead actress at that same ceremony.
Leib Lev Levin, Alma Zak and Dvir Benedek also star in the six-episode series, which is directed by Eitan Zur. Loosely based on a real-life incident, the focal argument in “The Lesson” spins wildly out of control thanks to an online post, capturing the zeitgeist of a society steeped in social media. The series explores the fiery aftermath of a politically-charged debate over racism,...
Created and written by Deakla Keydar, “The Lesson” is a deft socio-political drama revolving around troubled high school civics teacher Amir and Lian, a 17-year-old student in his class.
The series, which first premiered in January 2022, was also named best drama series at the Israeli Television Academy Awards in 2023. Maya Landsmann, who plays Lian, won best lead actress at that same ceremony.
Leib Lev Levin, Alma Zak and Dvir Benedek also star in the six-episode series, which is directed by Eitan Zur. Loosely based on a real-life incident, the focal argument in “The Lesson” spins wildly out of control thanks to an online post, capturing the zeitgeist of a society steeped in social media. The series explores the fiery aftermath of a politically-charged debate over racism,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Malina Saval
- Variety Film + TV
Footnote
Written by Joseph Cedar
Directed by Joseph Cedar
Israel, 2011
A tale of two Shkolniks, Joseph Cedar’s perfectly paced and wryly observed dramatic comedy follows father and son professors locked in a bitter rivalry. Uriel Shkolnik (Lior Ashkenazi), the son, is well on the path to greatness. A newly inducted member of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, renowned lecturer, and physically imposing figure, he’s the polar opposite of his father. Eliezer Shkolnik (Shlomo Bar-Aba) is taciturn, socially awkward, and consistently shunned for public recognition…until he receives word that he’s finally – after 20 years of rejection – been awarded a prestigious Israel Prize. The announcement brings plenty of past resentments to light.
Featuring dazzling montages that make great use of slide projectors, newspaper typography, photographs, and any other type of archival material imaginable, Footnote is very much about cataloging. Where both men have devoted their lives to some sort of historicism,...
Written by Joseph Cedar
Directed by Joseph Cedar
Israel, 2011
A tale of two Shkolniks, Joseph Cedar’s perfectly paced and wryly observed dramatic comedy follows father and son professors locked in a bitter rivalry. Uriel Shkolnik (Lior Ashkenazi), the son, is well on the path to greatness. A newly inducted member of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, renowned lecturer, and physically imposing figure, he’s the polar opposite of his father. Eliezer Shkolnik (Shlomo Bar-Aba) is taciturn, socially awkward, and consistently shunned for public recognition…until he receives word that he’s finally – after 20 years of rejection – been awarded a prestigious Israel Prize. The announcement brings plenty of past resentments to light.
Featuring dazzling montages that make great use of slide projectors, newspaper typography, photographs, and any other type of archival material imaginable, Footnote is very much about cataloging. Where both men have devoted their lives to some sort of historicism,...
- 4/22/2012
- by Neal Dhand
- SoundOnSight
Chicago – Answering the question, “Where are all the great film thrillers about Talumdic Studies?,” the awesome film “Footnote” considers that very subject, pitting the always complicated relationship between a father and son against an treasured academic prize. Even though it sounds starchy, it actually had more verve than most spy movies.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the recent Oscars (losing to “A Separation”), this Israeli work defines the country and its atmospheric landscape through the plot, which is another remarkable achievement. There is more cultural acumen to be gained from viewing this film than a hundred showings of “Fiddler on the Roof” (which also gets a sharp and funny poke in the story). The pacing and the style of director Joseph Cedar uplifts the whole narrative, he touches upon the humanity of the situation in a way that maintains the dignity in all of his marvelous characters.
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the recent Oscars (losing to “A Separation”), this Israeli work defines the country and its atmospheric landscape through the plot, which is another remarkable achievement. There is more cultural acumen to be gained from viewing this film than a hundred showings of “Fiddler on the Roof” (which also gets a sharp and funny poke in the story). The pacing and the style of director Joseph Cedar uplifts the whole narrative, he touches upon the humanity of the situation in a way that maintains the dignity in all of his marvelous characters.
- 3/16/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Title: Footnote Sony Pictures Classics Review by: Harvey Karten Director: Joseph Cedar Screenwriter: Joseph Cedar Cast: Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Amiza Rosen, Micah Lewesohn, Alma Zack, Daniel Markovich, Yuval Scharf, Nevo Kimchi Screened at: Sony, NYC, 1/3/12 Opens: March 9, 2012 When Abraham seemed all-too-ready to sacrifice his son Isaac per heavenly command, we note that if he were living in our own modern times, he would be jailed for child abuse and not considered a hero for obeying the Almighty. Subjecting the intended sacrifice to free interpretation, we might conclude that the relationships of fathers to sons–especially given the updated work by Sigmund Freud–is not entirely beatific. While there...
- 2/17/2012
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
New featurettes, clips from Academy Award nominee Footnote, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba Catch several new clips as well as four featurettes, all available in high definition for the film helmed and scripted by Joseph Cedar. Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz also star in the film which was just today nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year category for Israel. Pic film opens via Sony Pictures Classics on March 9th. Footnote is 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...
- 1/24/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New featurettes, clips from Academy Award nominee Footnote, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba Catch several new clips as well as four featurettes, all available in high definition for the film helmed and scripted by Joseph Cedar. Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz also star in the film which was just today nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year category for Israel. Pic film opens via Sony Pictures Classics on March 9th. Footnote is 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...
- 1/24/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New featurettes, clips from Academy Award nominee Footnote, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba Catch several new clips as well as four featurettes, all available in high definition for the film helmed and scripted by Joseph Cedar. Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz also star in the film which was just today nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film of the Year category for Israel. Pic film opens via Sony Pictures Classics on March 9th. Footnote is 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...
- 1/24/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Trailer for Joseph Cedar's Footnote dramedy, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba. Having previously added several movie clips from the Sony Pictures Classics release, we are pleased to offer you the trailer for the winner of the best screenplay, and nominee at the Palm d'Or prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Also in the cast of Footnote are Shlomo Bar-Aba, Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz. Footnote is 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...
- 11/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Trailer for Joseph Cedar's Footnote dramedy, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba. Having previously added several movie clips from the Sony Pictures Classics release, we are pleased to offer you the trailer for the winner of the best screenplay, and nominee at the Palm d'Or prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Also in the cast of Footnote are Shlomo Bar-Aba, Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz. Footnote is 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...
- 11/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Trailer for Joseph Cedar's Footnote dramedy, starring Lior Ashkenazi, Yuval Scharf and Shlomo Bar-Aba. Having previously added several movie clips from the Sony Pictures Classics release, we are pleased to offer you the trailer for the winner of the best screenplay, and nominee at the Palm d'Or prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Also in the cast of Footnote are Shlomo Bar-Aba, Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz. Footnote is 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...
- 11/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Clips from Sony Pictures Classics' Footnote, directed by Joseph Cedar. Stars Lior Ashkenazi and Yuval Scharf. 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. Also in the cast of Footnote are Shlomo Bar-Aba, Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz. The drama was seent at this year's Cannes Film Festival is helmed and scripted by Joseph Cedar. Check out the Official Site here after the new clips below.
- 9/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Clips from Sony Pictures Classics' Footnote, directed by Joseph Cedar. Stars Lior Ashkenazi and Yuval Scharf. 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. Also in the cast of Footnote are Shlomo Bar-Aba, Nevo Kimchi, Alma Zack and Albert Iluz. The drama was seent at this year's Cannes Film Festival is helmed and scripted by Joseph Cedar. Check out the Official Site here after the new clips below.
- 9/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Alma Zak attends 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Hearat Skhulayim photocall. Photo copyright Pixplanete / PR Photos. Alma Zak attends 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Hearat Skhulayim photocall. Photo copyright Pixplanete / PR Photos. David Mandil, Yuval Scharf, Shlomo Bar Aba, Joseph Cedar, Alma Zack and Lior Ashkenazi attend 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Hearat Skhulayim photocall. Photo copyright Pixplanete / PR Photos. David Mandil, Yuval Scharf, Shlomo Bar Aba, Joseph Cedar, Alma Zack and Lior Ashkenazi attend 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Hearat Skhulayim photocall. Photo copyright Pixplanete / PR Photos. Shlomo Bar Aba and Lior Ashkenazi attend 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Hearat Skhulayim photocall. Photo copyright Pixplanete / PR Photos. 05/15/2011 -...
- 5/16/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Time for a story of insane competition, the admiration and envy for a role model, bringing father and son to a final, bitter confrontation.
That’s exactly a description of Footnote, Israeli drama directed by Joseph Cedar, that is, as you already know from our previous reports, scheduled to premiere In Competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. So check it out.
Footnote is “…the story of a great rivalry between a father and son. Both eccentric professors have dedicated their lives to their work. The father seems a stubborn purist who fears the establishment.
His son, Uriel, appears to strive on accolades, endlessly seeking recognition. But one day, the tables turn. The two men switch places when the father learns he is to be awarded the most valuable honour one can receive. His desperate need for recognition is betrayed, his vanity exposed. Uriel is torn between pride and envy.
That’s exactly a description of Footnote, Israeli drama directed by Joseph Cedar, that is, as you already know from our previous reports, scheduled to premiere In Competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. So check it out.
Footnote is “…the story of a great rivalry between a father and son. Both eccentric professors have dedicated their lives to their work. The father seems a stubborn purist who fears the establishment.
His son, Uriel, appears to strive on accolades, endlessly seeking recognition. But one day, the tables turn. The two men switch places when the father learns he is to be awarded the most valuable honour one can receive. His desperate need for recognition is betrayed, his vanity exposed. Uriel is torn between pride and envy.
- 4/19/2011
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
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