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Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Academy Award winning filmmaker, who lives part-time in Tel Aviv, was honoured for his 'cinematic success' and 'strong ties to Israel'

June 15, 2022 10:39
Quentin Tarantino honorary doctorate
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Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was one of 19 to be presented with an honorary degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Monday.

The Academy Award winner received the honorary “Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa" for his “critically acclaimed cinematic success as a writer, director, and actor,” the university said.

The Board of Governers noted “his strong ties to Israel through his wife Daniella, and for making Israel his second home”.