The film is a tribute to the courageous Parisians who managed to save an estimated 10,000 Jews—out of a total of 24,000—from deportation during World War II.
A true story depicting the fates of several young Jewish families who were forced to leave their homes.
The film portrays many brave French people who stood in solidarity with the persecuted Jews and were not afraid to defend or help them—from a self-sacrificing young nurse and firefighters who risked their lives to many neighbors and acquaintances.
The story also features a priest helping to find refuge for the persecuted and a Jewish doctor who sacrifices his own freedom and life to help his fellow Jews.
The film’s plot follows the lives of Jewish families in their Parisian homes, through their transport to the Paris Velodrome, and on to their deportation to the camps.
France / Germany / Hungary, 2010
Crew: Roselyne Bosch;
Cast: Jean Reno, Mélanie Laurent, Gad Elmaleh, Raphaëlle Agogué, Sylvie Testud, Anne Brochet, Rebecca Marder, Catherine Allégret, Thierry Frémont, Isabelle Gélinas, Catherine Hosmalin, Udo Schenk, Istvan Szori, Denis Menochet;
Parents’ Guide:
A couple kissing. A woman in her underwear parading in front of soldiers; on several occasions, other women are shown in low-cut blouses, etc.
Repeated scenes of abuse against Jews during transport and inspections (kicking, punching, etc.). A bleeding, dead woman lying on the ground after committing suicide.
A few scenes of smoking and drinking alcohol during a toast.
A swear word in the Czech version: “pytomče.” Wishing harm upon German soldiers.
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