Jesse Eisenberg has officially been granted Polish citizenship by President Andrzej Duda, following his powerful storytelling in the Oscar-winning film "A Real Pain," which reflects on the Jewish experience during World War Two. His deep personal connection to Poland adds a heartfelt layer to his artistic work and heritage.
Jesse Eisenberg Embraces Polish Heritage with New Citizenship Award
Jesse Eisenberg Embraces Polish Heritage with New Citizenship Award
Oscar-winner Jesse Eisenberg receives Polish citizenship, marking a deep connection to his family’s roots and commemorating their Holocaust history.
In a heartfelt citizenship ceremony, President Duda celebrated Eisenberg’s decision to "forge a connection with our country" after his poignant reflections on his ancestry and the tragedies of history. In “A Real Pain,” Eisenberg narrates the story of two American cousins who travel to Poland in honor of their grandmother, a Holocaust survivor inspired by Eisenberg's own great aunt, Doris, who passed away at the age of 106 in 2019. Doris fled Poland in 1938, while many of their relatives who remained were tragically lost during the Holocaust.
As Eisenberg remarked at the ceremony, "While we were filming this movie in Poland… my family had lived in this place for far longer than we lived in New York." He expressed hope that this citizenship would be the first step in reconnecting with his Polish roots, which he aims to revive in memory of his family's heritage.
Additionally, the film brought success, earning Eisenberg an Oscar nomination for writing, while his on-screen cousin played by Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for best supporting actor. Additionally, President Duda expressed his joy at how people across the ocean acknowledge their heritage and recognize their connection to Poland. Eisenberg's story exemplifies a heartfelt reclaiming of heritage, inspiring others to reflect on their own connections to history.
As Eisenberg remarked at the ceremony, "While we were filming this movie in Poland… my family had lived in this place for far longer than we lived in New York." He expressed hope that this citizenship would be the first step in reconnecting with his Polish roots, which he aims to revive in memory of his family's heritage.
Additionally, the film brought success, earning Eisenberg an Oscar nomination for writing, while his on-screen cousin played by Kieran Culkin won the Academy Award for best supporting actor. Additionally, President Duda expressed his joy at how people across the ocean acknowledge their heritage and recognize their connection to Poland. Eisenberg's story exemplifies a heartfelt reclaiming of heritage, inspiring others to reflect on their own connections to history.
