An Irrepressible Woman: Live Program
When:
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020 12:00p -
1:00p
Where:
Boston Jewish Film Festival Online
1001 Watertown Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Admission:
$15
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Film, History, Virtual & Streaming
Virtual conversation with Producer of An Irrepressible Woman. Nelly Kafsky. Moderated by Sara Rubin, Boston Jewish Film Artistic Director Emerita and Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, French Ministry of Culture
SYNOPSIS:
Janot Reichenbach (Elsa Zylberstein) fell in love with Léon Blum as a teenager but life circumstances kept them from marrying. When, at last, they can be together it’s 1940 and the French government has fallen to Germany. Blum, the French-Jewish socialist three-time Prime Minister, is pursued by the Nazis and Janot, determined to stay close to Blum, refuses to follow family as they flee the country. This touching historical drama follows Janot in her decision to abandon her comfortable life and risk everything to be by Blum’s side.
Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 pm. Included with purchase of a ticket to the film or with a pass.
SYNOPSIS:
Janot Reichenbach (Elsa Zylberstein) fell in love with Léon Blum as a teenager but life circumstances kept them from marrying. When, at last, they can be together it’s 1940 and the French government has fallen to Germany. Blum, the French-Jewish socialist three-time Prime Minister, is pursued by the Nazis and Janot, determined to stay close to Blum, refuses to follow family as they flee the country. This touching historical drama follows Janot in her decision to abandon her comfortable life and risk everything to be by Blum’s side.
Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 pm. Included with purchase of a ticket to the film or with a pass.