Footnote Movie (2011): Where to watch and stream online

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Footnote

2011, Movie, 1h 42min

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.

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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...it's one of the smartest and most merciless comedies to come along in a while. It centers on an area of fairly narrow interest, but in its study of human nature, it is deep and takes no prisoners.

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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...skims the surface layer of politesse from human interactions and reveals us as the blustering bundles of ego that we all are.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Niels Roe

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...en sand hyldest til bøgernes verden og et levende bevis på, at anerkendelse er en af tilværelsens allerstørste drivkræfter.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Lee Marshall

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Filmen kunne godt have foregået på et amerikansk universitet med en far og søn, der specialiserer sig i Shakespeare-studier. Men filmens uforsonlige, fatalistiske moralske univers forvandler den til en sort komedie om det at være jøde.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Frequently asked questions

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"Footnote" is a witty and poignant comedy that explores the fascinating world of Talmudic scholarship. The film follows the story of Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik, father and son, who are both professors at the Talmudic Research department of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. While Uriel is a rising star in the academic community, Eliezer is a stubborn old-school purist who has never been recognized for his research. When a simple phone call changes everything, the two men find themselves in a hilarious and unexpected competition for the Israel Prize, the most prestigious award in their field. With its clever dialogue and insightful look at the quirks of academic life, "Footnote" is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of family, ambition, and the power of knowledge.

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You can stream Footnote on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Footnote was released in theaters on May 25, 2011.