AWARDS
WINNER Jewish Experience Award, Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2007
Yves Jeuland's sweeping new documentary explores the rich and complex history of Jews in France - the first country to grant Jews citizenship. Beginning with Revolutionary cries of Vive la France in Yiddish, the film explores the explosive Dreyfus Affair, Vichy's murderous betrayal during WWII, and the absorption of Sephardic Jews from Arab countries in the 1960s.
Boasting interviews with leading French politicians, intellectuals and artists, the film boldly continues into the 21st century, discussing charges of rising antisemitism and the county's complex attitudes toward Israel.
Beautifully presented and lushly illustrated with rare film materials and memorable music, Being Jewish in France is poised to become the definitive film on the topic.
Narrated by actor Mathieu Almaric (star of THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY).
- Andrea Gronvall, World Jewish Digest (July 2008)
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