Eisenberg's citizenship marks a personal reconnection with his ancestral roots
Jesse Eisenberg Receives Polish Citizenship Following Oscar-Winning Film
Jesse Eisenberg Receives Polish Citizenship Following Oscar-Winning Film
US actor recognized for honoring Jewish heritage through film
US actor Jesse Eisenberg has officially become a Polish citizen, a decision celebrated by Polish President Andrzej Duda. This honor follows Eisenberg's touching portrayal of his family's Jewish heritage in his Oscar-winning film, "A Real Pain." The film tells the story of two American cousins who journey to Poland to honor their grandmother, a Holocaust survivor based on Eisenberg's own great aunt.
During the citizenship ceremony, Eisenberg shared his reflections on filming in Poland, stating, "While we were filming this movie in Poland, and I was walking the streets and starting to get a little more comfortable in the country, something so obvious occurred to me, which is that my family had lived in this place for far longer than we lived in New York." He expressed a deep sadness that his family had lost their connection to Poland and emphasized his desire to reconnect through this significant honor.
His great aunt Doris, who passed away at the age of 106 in 2019, inspired the film, having left Poland for the US in 1938. Tragically, many members of his family who remained in Poland perished during the Holocaust. President Duda welcomed Eisenberg's new citizenship, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's heritage and forging bonds with Poland. Eisenberg, nominated for an Oscar for writing the film, saw co-star Kieran Culkin walk away with the award for best supporting actor.
During the citizenship ceremony, Eisenberg shared his reflections on filming in Poland, stating, "While we were filming this movie in Poland, and I was walking the streets and starting to get a little more comfortable in the country, something so obvious occurred to me, which is that my family had lived in this place for far longer than we lived in New York." He expressed a deep sadness that his family had lost their connection to Poland and emphasized his desire to reconnect through this significant honor.
His great aunt Doris, who passed away at the age of 106 in 2019, inspired the film, having left Poland for the US in 1938. Tragically, many members of his family who remained in Poland perished during the Holocaust. President Duda welcomed Eisenberg's new citizenship, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's heritage and forging bonds with Poland. Eisenberg, nominated for an Oscar for writing the film, saw co-star Kieran Culkin walk away with the award for best supporting actor.
