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Footnote( 2011)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Shlomo Bar-Aba

      Eliezer

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      Lior Ashkenazi

      Uriel

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      Aliza Rosen

      Yehudit

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      Alma Zak

      Dikla

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      Micah Lewensohn

      Grossman

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      Nevo Kimchi

      Fingerhut

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      Yuval Scharf

      Noa

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      Daniel Markovich

      Josh

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      Tsipi Gal

      Mystery Woman

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      Michael Koresh

      Committee Member #1

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      Idit Teperson

      Committee Member #2

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      Shmuel Shiloh

      Committee Member #3

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      Albert Iluz

      Committee Member #4

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      Gad Kaynar

      Committee Member #5

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      Jackey Levi

      TV Host

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      Hanna Hacohen

      Israel Prize Producer

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      Itay Polishuk

      Security Guard

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    A review by r96sk

    6
    Written by r96sk on Mon Jul 21 2025
    <em>'Footnote'</em> didn't really do it for me. The slow start was hindering early on, specifically that very first scene where we just linger on Eliezer and Uriel; I get why, it just didn't work in getting me hooked. I found the characters kinda unlikeable too; by design but still. I don't need to like characters, but if they aren't the most watchable in that department then they need to be interesting - the main bunch, although this element does improve (as the film does itself) as the run time ticks on, aren't all that noteworthy to see onscreen. The second half of the movie is most ce...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • jerusalem
    • black humor
    • family secrets
    • jewish culture
    • talmud
    • awards show
    • scholar
    • father son conflict
    • father son relationship
    • hebrew language