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The Believer. (2001 film) The Believer is a 2001 American drama film written and directed by Henry Bean in his feature directorial debut, based on a story by Bean and Mark Jacobson. Starring Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane, Theresa Russell, and Summer Phoenix, the film follows Daniel Balint, a Jew who becomes a neo-Nazi.
Aug 23, 2001 · The Believer: Directed by Henry Bean. With Ryan Gosling, Peter Meadows, Garret Dillahunt, Kris Eivers. A young Jewish man develops a fiercely anti-Semitic philosophy.
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May 17, 2002 · A little knowledge is a dangerous thing -- an adage proven with shocking ramifications in Henry Bean's "The Believer." The film's stringent, intellectual approach to the topics of anti-Semitism ...
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Jun 14, 2002 · Henry Bean. Censors feel they are safe with objectionable material but must protect others who are not as smart or moral. The same impulse tempts the reviewer of "The Believer." Here is a fiercely controversial film about a Jew who becomes an anti-Semite. When I saw it at Sundance 2001, where it won the Grand Jury Prize, I wrote "some feared ...
The Believer. Danny Balint (Ryan Gosling) is a Jewish Nazi engaged in a tempestuous relationship with both his religion and the daughter (Summer Phoenix) of a prominent neo-Nazi couple (Billy Zane; Theresa Russell). Winner of the Grand Prize Sundance Film Festival. Selected by AFI as one the ten best pictures of the decade. Rentals include 30 ...
Dec 4, 2001 · The Believer (2001) Danny Balint (Gosling) leads a double life. By day he is a neo-Nazi skinhead, complete with braces, combat boots, and a thirst for anti-Semitic violence. By night he reads the ...
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"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the ...
