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Marcelo Birmajer
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1966
Marcelo Birmajer is an Argentine Jewish author. He is the grandson of Romanian, Polish, Lithuanian and Syrian immigrants. He is best known for writing the screenplay of the 2004 film El abrazo partido. Birmajer's work usually revolves around the Porteño neighbourhood of Once and its colorful inhabitants. Most stories feature Jewish characters, and he frequently uses for them the names Javier, or Mordejai/Mordechai depending on the character's level of religious observance. He also addresses Jewish issues such as synagogue attendance, Bar Mitzvahs, and the ever present alternative to immigrate to Israel.
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About Marcelo Birmajer
Birth
1966
Marcelo Birmajer is an Argentine Jewish author. He is the grandson of Romanian, Polish, Lithuanian and Syrian immigrants. He is best known for writing the screenplay of the 2004 film El abrazo partido. Birmajer's work usually revolves around the Porteño neighbourhood of Once and its colorful inhabitants. Most stories feature Jewish characters, and he frequently uses for them the names Javier, or Mordejai/Mordechai depending on the character's level of religious observance. He also addresses Jewish issues such as synagogue attendance, Bar Mitzvahs, and the ever present alternative to immigrate to Israel.
Marcelo Birmajer was born in Buenos Aires in 1966 and is a prominent figure in Argentine literature.
His prolific career includes the writing of 66 works that explore diverse literary genres.
The author combines his writing with a solid career as a journalist and screenwriter.
His most recognized work, El alma al diablo, is a fundamental reference in his bibliography.
His texts often integrate themes such as history, Jewish identity, and juvenile fiction.
