Eisenberg was in Poland during the filming of his movie "A Real Pain," in which he directed, wrote the screenplay, and played a leading role. "While we were filming in Poland and I was walking through the streets and began to feel more and more comfortable, I realized: My family has lived here longer than in New York," said Eisenberg.

Eisenberg Wants to Rebuild His Family's Connection to Poland

His family's history in Poland "ended so tragically - and not just historically tragic, but also tragic because my family no longer felt a connection to Poland." This made him very sad, and he wanted to rebuild the connection to the country. "I really hope that today this ceremony and this honor is the first step towards that."

"A Real Pain" tells the story of two cousins who travel to Poland to honor their grandmother, who survived the Holocaust. Alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin plays one of the cousins - for the role, he received, among others, the Oscar, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor. Eisenberg himself was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

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