Esther Kahn
Esther Kahn

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Esther Kahn

2000
Movie
142 min
English

A Jewish girl in 19th century London dreams of becoming a stage actress.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Arnaud DesplechinGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young Jewish woman named Esther Kahn grows up in London and eventually moves to New York City. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with the theater and begins to explore her identity and sexuality.

Critical Reception

Esther Kahn received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Summer Phoenix's performance and the film's exploration of identity. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative disjointed.

What Reviewers Say

  • Summer Phoenix delivers a compelling performance as the titular character.

  • The film's exploration of burgeoning sexuality and identity is nuanced.

  • Some critics found the narrative structure to be challenging and the pacing uneven.

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Fun Fact

The film was adapted from a short story by the acclaimed British author Luke Davies.

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