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Everything Is Illuminated (2005)
A young Jewish American man endeavors to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II in a Ukrainian village, that was ultimately razed by the Nazis, with the help of an eccentric local.
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Top Billed Cast
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Alex -
Jonathan Safran Foer -
Leaf Blower -
Jonathan's Grandmother -
Jonathan's Grandfather Safran
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Young Jonathan -
Alexander Perchov, Father
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Igor
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Alex's Mother
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Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.
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Sammy Davis Jr. Jr.
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Breakdancer
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Woman on Train
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Director:
Liev SchreiberWriters:
Jonathan Safran Foer (novel), Liev Schreiber (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
7 wins & 4 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The blue car used throughout the movie is a Trabant 601 Kombi/Estate.
Quotes
Alex:
Many girls want to be carnal with me... because I'm such a premium dancer!
Goofs
When Alex's grandfather asks Alex and Jonathan to leave, Jonathan immediately leaves, even though Alex has not translated the request into English. This, however, was most likely a creative choice to show the power and emotion of Alex's grandfather's words.
Crazy Credits
Several songs are credited to the New York punk/Gypsy/Jewish klezmer band, Gogol Bordello, which is led by Eugene Hutz, who plays Alex in the film (the same band greets Jonathan when he arrives on the train). The last of these songs, "Start Wearing Purple (For Me Now)," which plays over the end credits, is credited to both a correct spelling (Gogol Bordello), dg and Gogol Bodello, an incorrect spelling.
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Fear of the South
Written by Mark Orton
Performed by Tin Hat Trio
Courtesy of Ropeadope/Artemis Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | DramaDetails
Release Date:
14 October 2005Language
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Czech RepublicBox Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$66,806 (USA) (18 September 2005)
Gross:
$1,705,595 (USA) (27 November 2005)
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