Marcelo Birmajer date of birth:
November 29, 1966
How old is Marcelo Birmajer?
59
Where was Marcelo Birmajer born?
Buenos Aires, Argentina
What is Marcelo Birmajer nationality?
Argentinean
What is Marcelo Birmajer's occupation?
Novelist, Journalist
What genre is Marcelo Birmajer's work?
Various
Short Biography
Marcelo Birmajer (born November 29, 1966 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine Jewish author. The grandson of Romanian, Polish, Lithuanian and Syrian immigrants. Best known for writing the script for 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 (Hebrew: מרדכי) 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.