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The Jew
The story of Brazilian Antônio José da Silva, a jewish poet, playwright and lawyer living in the 18th Century Lisbon, who managed to avoid Inquisition by converting himself to Catholicism, after being tortured. But his fierce criticism of Portugal's élite led him to persecution and torture, becoming kind of a scapegoat.
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This is a documentary film that explores the history, culture, and identity of Jewish people. It likely delves into various aspects of Jewish life, traditions, and experiences throughout different periods and geographical locations.
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