# Footnote (2011)

> A bitterly funny Israeli family drama turns a prestigious scholarly prize into an explosive test of paternal pride, academic status, and recognition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/50761

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Joseph Cedar
- Cast: Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Aliza Rosen, Alma Zak, Micah Lewensohn, Nevo Kimchi, Yuval Scharf, Daniel Markovich
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1445520/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, bittersweet, thoughtful movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic exploration of familial rivalry set in the academic world of Jerusalem.

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