À la vie (2014)
Directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

In 1960, three women, former detainees at Auschwitz who haven't seen each other since the war, meet up together at Berck-Plage.  This will be the first time that Hélène, Rose and Lili will have shared a meal together and had the chance to enjoy each other's companionship.  In the course of the next few days, there will be smiles and tears, and also heated arguments, as they share their reminiscences...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
  • Script: Danièle D'Antoni, Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
  • Cinematographer: Rémy Chevrin
  • Cast: Julie Depardieu (Hélène), Johanna ter Steege (Lily), Suzanne Clément (Rose), Hippolyte Girardot (Henri), Mathias Mlekuz (Raymond), Benjamin Wangermee (Pierre), Chelssy Bottier (La fille de la concierge), Audrey Quoturi (Invitée mariage), Matthieu Le Garrec, Maxime Le Garrec, Patrick Ligardes, Béatrice Michel, Anne-Marie Pisani, Maria Pitarresi
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 104 min

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