Dir. François Truffaut · Starring Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Poiret, Andréa Ferréol, Paulette Dubost, Jean-Louis Richard · Music Georges Delerue
“A story of love and conflict.”
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In occupied Paris, an actress married to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.
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A poignant wartime drama where the stage becomes a sanctuary. It's a story of quiet courage, hidden love, and the enduring power of art against a backdrop of oppression. The atmosphere is both intimate and fraught with tension.
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