Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in Cinema The Pawnbroker w/Nira Burstein
Daniel and Harry welcome filmmaker Nira Burstein to discuss "The Pawnbroker," a 1964 film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rod Steiger.
They unpack the film’s exploration of collective trauma and its consequences on the individual, consider the way the movie might be received by those more and less familiar with the Holocaust, and analyze how the film’s trailblazing editing techniques heighten Sol’s internal drama and put the audience in his head.
Finally, they talk to Nira about her debut documentary feature, Charm Circle, now streaming on the Criterion Channel!
As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes.
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