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Shaken and Stirred: The Jewish Origins and Themes of James Bond

Activity: OtherTypes of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar

Description

Director Sam Mendes' 007 is more personal than all previous Bonds: we have an origin story, identity crises and a plethora of biblical imagery. From the Jew who inspired Flemming's Bond - Sidney Reilly, born Shlomo Rosenblum - to the latest movie in the franchise, this presentation uncovers the disturbing Jewish themes of the spy of spies.
Period4 Feb 2019
Held atLondon School of jewish Studies, United Kingdom
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • James Bond
  • Jewish
  • Judaism
  • spies
  • spying
  • espionage
  • novels
  • films
  • movies
  • Ian Fleming