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Director: Philippe Le Guay
Language: French
Running time: 93 minutes 

This true-life Romeo and Juliet-esque tale takes place in 1940s wartime France. Annette was Jewish. Jean was Catholic. They wanted to get married, but Jean’s parents were opposed. Annette Zelman was reported to the Gestapo by her fiancé’s father and was sent to Auschwitz. A quintessential statement on love and romance, this riveting drama presents a story of extraordinary quality based on actual events recounted in the book Dénoncer les Juifs sous l’Occupation (Informing on Jews during the Occupation) by Laurent Joly. In today’s world, the film has added resonance with the recent rise of anti-Semitism.

Menemsha Films will launch the film on the North American film festival circuit, with the intention of releasing it in cinemas the first quarter of 2024. The Story of Annette Zelman is a true discovery in all its magnificence, highlighted by the captivating lead performance of young French actress Ilona Bachelier. The film is a heartfelt drama with true emotions that we are confident audiences will adore.  Marie-Laure Hebrand of Film & Picture Distribution says: “In French, the appropriate expression is “coup de cœur.”

Ticket Price:  $18/film, Member/Senior Ticket Price: $15/film
Series Price (5 films): $85, Member/Senior Series Price: $70

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