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UK Jewish Film Festival 2013: It Happened in St Tropez

by Maryann O'Connor 4 November 2013

It Happened in St Tropez [originally titled Des gens qui s’embrassent] is an entertaining, if a little far-fetched, tale about a couple of years in the life of one extended family.

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60th Anniversary: Casque d’Or

by Maryann O'Connor 6 November 2012

Jacques Becker’s Casque d’Or, the story of Golden Marie, was not well received by critics or the French public at the time of its release. Despite this lukewarm reception at home, the film did manage to gather great acclaim abroad and has since gained a reputation as a great and simple portrayal of ‘gangster’s moll’ […]

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In Review: Nannerl, Mozart’s Sister

by Janet Awe 9 April 2012

If, like me, you’re not really into period dramas, then you’re probably not that tempted by the title of this film.  As one doubter to another, however, I strongly recommend that you give it a chance. Combining historical fact, correspondence between the Mozart family and a high level of creativity, this engaging film re-imagines the […]

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