George Jonas
Writing
- Born
- June 15, 1935 · Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary
- Died
- January 10, 2016 (age 80)
George Jonas was a Hungarian-born Canadian writer, journalist, and poet, acclaimed for his works on political and historical subjects. After immigrating to Canada in 1956, he became a prominent figure in Canadian journalism, contributing to various publications. Jonas authored several books, including Vengeance (1984), which recounts the Israeli government's response to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre. This book served as the basis for the 2005 film Munich, directed by Steven Spielberg. Jonas's insightful analyses and compelling narratives have left a lasting impact on literature and journalism.
Known for
Behind the camera6
- 2005Munich Book
- 2003Por Um Fio Producer, Screenplay
- 1986Sword of Gideon Novel
- 1973A Family Man Director, Writer
- 1968Cândido Portinari, um Pintor de Brodósqui Producer
- 1967Bebel, Garota Propaganda Associate Producer
Acting1
- 1993M. Butterfly as Mall Trustee