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English. Box office. $2 million [1] Menashe ( Yiddish: מנשה) is a 2017 Yiddish-language American drama film directed by Joshua Z. Weinstein. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2017, where it was acquired by A24 for U.S. distribution. [2] The film was released in the United States on July 28, 2017.
Aug 18, 2017 · Menashe: Directed by Joshua Z Weinstein. With Menashe Lustig, Anna Gansburg Nahmani, Ariel Vaysman, Sophie Vaysman. Within Brooklyn's ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son.
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- Drama
- Joshua Z Weinstein
- 2017-08-18
Jul 28, 2017 · Here is a film dedicated to recognizing our most common obstacles, its quiet storytelling largely accompanied by those feelings at the bottom of anyone’s gut: guilt, shame, defeat. "Menashe" is a gorgeous ode to everyone's inner screw-up. Those reactions come from observing the life of Menashe ( Menashe Lustig ), our hero and our tragedy.
Feb 17, 2024 · Feb 17, 2024 • 2 min read. "Menashe," a heartfelt and nuanced portrayal of life within Brooklyn's Hasidic Jewish community, resonates deeply with me, both as a New Yorker and someone perennially fascinated by the insular yet rich tapestry of Hasidic traditions and lifestyle. This film, directed with a delicate touch by Joshua Z. Weinstein ...
Jul 27, 2017 · The film winds up compelling both from a cultural and sociological angle and as a universal story of a parent yearning to be with his son. Menashe, the film and the character, share a sweet spirit ...
Jul 27, 2017 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Joshua Z Weinstein. Drama. PG. 1h 22m. By Ken Jaworowski. July 27, 2017. My heart broke a little near the end of “Menashe,” a sweet comedy that’s not without ...
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Aug 2, 2017 · The film’s most telling scene is one of the abortive dates Menashe goes on with a woman in a similar situation to him—widowed, with children, looking to make a new home.