Esther Kahn (2002): Cast & Ratings
Esther Kahn is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Arnaud Desplechin, starring Ian Holm, Frances Barber and László Szabó. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Bac Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Esther Kahn About?
The premise of Esther Kahn without spoilers.
Born into a Jewish immigrant family in 19th-century London's East End, Esther Kahn finds herself working in the rag trade alongside her family. Seeking escape from their struggles, she discovers a passion for the theater, and her involvement in the stage offers a transformative journey. As Esther embraces the world of performance, she also begins a path of self-discovery, finding strength and purpose amidst the challenges of life in the bustling city.
Esther Kahn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- two word title
- esther kahn character
- jewess
- reference to athena
- reference to homer
- actress
- yiddish theater
- working class
- socialism
- masturbation
- kiss
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- diamond
- yiddish theatre
- acting teacher
- reference to hedda gabler
- reference to henrik ibsen
- reference to shakespeare's king lear
- reference to shakespeare's othello
- reference to shakespeare's the merchant of venice
- reference to william shakespeare
- play within a film
- reference to god
- factory worker
- factory
- death of grandmother
- london england
- jew
- artistic creation
- female full frontal nudity
- girl
- actor's life
- playwright
- tea shop
- key
- imitating someone
- imitation
- spit
- blowing bubbles
- snot
- masochist
- voice over inner thoughts
- iris shot
- bible
- eating glass
- broken glass
- hitting oneself
- crying
- italian
- cafe
Esther Kahn Cast
Ian Holm leads the cast, with Frances Barber and László Szabó. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arnaud Desplechin
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Esther Kahn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Esther Kahn 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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Esther Kahn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Esther Kahn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Esther Kahn?
Esther Kahn runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Esther Kahn released?
Esther Kahn was released on March 1, 2002.
Who directed Esther Kahn?
Esther Kahn was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
More films by Arnaud Desplechin Who is in the cast of Esther Kahn?
Esther Kahn stars Ian Holm, Frances Barber and László Szabó, among 10 credited actors.
How is Esther Kahn rated?
Esther Kahn has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
Does Esther Kahn have a post-credit scene?
No. Esther Kahn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Esther Kahn in?
The original language of Esther Kahn is French.
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