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The Screen Guide

Yuri Kovner, son of a Rabbi, is 23 when his father's death triggers his return to the Chassidic community of Jewish Sydney. Through his grief, Yuri struggles with his faith and his family and community, as he comes to understand who he is and where he is from. JEWBOY is a film filled with longing, humour and hope about a young man finding his place in the world.

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Crew

Director
Tony Krawitz
Writers
Tony Krawitz
Producer
Liz Watts  Libby Sharpe
Dir. of Photography
Greig Fraser
Composer
Decoder Ring
Editor
Jane Moran
Production Designer
Melinda Doring

Cast

Ewen Leslie - Saskia Burmeister - Leah Vandenburg - Chris Haywood - Naomi Wilson

Production Details

Production Completion
2005
Genre
Drama, Family
Production Company
Porchlight Films Pty Ltd

Sales

Australian Sales
Jetty Distribution
International Sales
Fortissimo Film Sales

Selected Awards & Festivals