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Director
Caroline Roboh
Cast
Asier Newman,
Cyrielle Clair,
Arturo Brachetti,
Hadassah Hungar Diamant,
Geraldine de Bastion,
Ferrante Ferranti
Genre
Drama
The coming of age story of a young Jewish boy (Newman) who travels europe in search of the grave of his Great Grandfather who was killed by the Nazis in the War.
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The New York Times
By the time the frustratingly silly ending arrives, it's confirmed that Shem, which translates to "name" in Hebrew, is just as confused as its protagonist. Daniel's looks may charm everyone who crosses his path, but he is like the movie: most of the depth that does exist remains buried beneath the surface.
TV Guide Magazine by Ken Fox
A bizarre hybrid between Euro erotic thriller and a parable of Jewish awakening.
New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman
A muddle of good intentions and bad direction, this amateurish road movie follows a young Brit across Europe as he reconnects with his Jewish roots.
L.A. Weekly
Writer-director Caroline Roboh's moralistic paean to Jewish self-knowledge is so solemnly high-minded that one almost feels bad admitting that the film's only spark comes from its occasional tawdry ludicrousness.
New York Post by V.A. Musetto
As a narrative, Shem, directed by Caroline Roboh, is a pointless hodgepodge, with a finale that will leave viewers scratching their heads.
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