Bradley Cooper's use of a prosthetic nose in the upcoming biopic of Leonard Bernstein, 'Maestro,' has sparked a debate on Jewish stereotypes.
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Cooper's directorial venture
The film, which marks Cooper's second directorial venture, is produced by Martin Scorsese and focuses on the life of legendary music conductor Bernstein.
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Why there's an intensifying debate?
The elongated nose is markedly conspicuous. Netizens have highlighted that Bernstein's actual nose exhibits minimal resemblance to the prosthetic.
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Social media outrage
Following the release of the trailer, a user commented, "Are you saying Jewish people have large noses? That's rather racist of you."
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What are Jewish stereotypes?
Jewish stereotypes are generalized portrayals of Jews. Negative stereotypes includes assumptions about physical appearance and financial conditions.
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About the upcoming film 'Maestro'
The upcoming Cooper project, which stars Carey Mulligan, will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on september 2.