Between the Temples
| Between the Temples | |
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| Directed by | Nathan Silver |
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| Cinematography | Sean Price Williams |
| Edited by | John Magary |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 111 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Between the Temples is a 2024 American comedy film directed by Nathan Silver and written by Silver and C. Mason Wells. It stars Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly de Leon, Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel and Madeline Weinstein.
It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. It is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2024, by Sony Pictures Classics.
Premise[edit]
A cantor who is having his own crisis of faith has a new adult bat mitzvah student who happens to be his grade school music teacher.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Jason Schwartzman as Ben Gottlieb[3]
- Jacob Morrell as a young Ben Gottlieb
- Carol Kane as Carla O'Connor[3][4]
- Dolly de Leon as Judith Gottlieb[3]
- Caroline Aaron as Meira Gottlieb[3]
- Robert Smigel as Rabbi Bruce[3]
- Madeline Weinstein as Gabby[3]
- Matthew Shear as Nat O'Connor
- Lindsay Burdge[3]
- Jason Grisell[3]
- Cindy Silver[3]
- John Magary[3]
Production[edit]
In May 2023, Schwartzman, Kane and De Leon were confirmed to be starring in the film. Also in the confirmed cast were Caroline Aaron, Robert Smigel, Madeline Weinstein and Matthew Shear. It is produced by Ley Line Entertainment and Fusion Entertainment with producers Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya, Adam Kersh and Taylor Hess.[5] Principal photography wrapped in early 2023 with filming locations including Kingston, New York.[6]
Release[edit]
The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024.[7] In February, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film.[8] It also screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section.[9][10] It was later also added to the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival lineup, which runs in New York City from June 5-16 2024.[11][12] It is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2024.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Between the Temples". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ Zaltzman, Lior (May 16, 2023). "Legendary Jewish Actress Carol Kane Plays Adult Bat Mitzvah Student in Upcoming Film". Kveller. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lodge, Guy (January 19, 2024). "'Between the Temples' Review: Jason Schwartzman Gives Carol Kane a Belated Bat Mitzvah in a Winningly Off-Kilter Comedy". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 19, 2024). "'Between The Temples' Review: Nathan Silver Drama Finds Harmony In Healing – Sundance Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent (May 10, 2023). "Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane Starring in 'Between the Temples,' an 'Anxious Comedy' About a Cantor and His Student (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Friedman, Gabe (May 11, 2023). "Jason Schwartzman is a cantor and Carol Kane is his bat mitzvah student in comedy 'Between the Temples'". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 9, 2024). "Sony Pictures Classics Takes Worldwide Rights To Nathan Silver's 'Between The Temples' With Jason Schwartzman & Carol Kane". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (January 17, 2024). "Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' to Screen at Director's Berlin Golden Bear Ceremony". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Between the Temples". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera". Variety. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Between the Temples:Spotlight Narrative". Tribeca. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Sony Pictures Classics Dates Sundance Comedy 'Between The Temples' Starring Jason Schwartzman & Carol Kane". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
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