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'Einstein with a paddle': the wild true story of a table tennis titan and master mani

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The new film Marty Supreme, currently showing in Israel, stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a character inspired by legendary Jewish table tennis player and hustler Marty Reisman. The movie has garnered critical acclaim and is being discussed as a possible contender for an Academy Award. Chalamet, who previously portrayed Bob Dylan, now takes on the role of another Jewish cultural icon, swapping a guitar for a table tennis paddle. The film explores the fascinating life and legacy of Reisman, blending sports drama with a portrait of Jewish identity.

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