A Secret/Un Secret

Synopsis

An insecure adolescent in post-war France, and a Catholic, always knew that he had been born Jewish.  There was a deeper family secret that he learns only later in life, one that explains the sense of guilt, jealousy, rejection, and betrayal that affected his parents and other members of his family.  This poignant film explores with sensitivity how survivors coped, often through silence, with the emotional scars of survival. A gripping drama with unexpected surprises. Please note: This is the French film. Ha Sodot—the Secrets—is an Israeli film also in this year’s Festival.

Underwritten by Dr. Susan Gould and Rami Tabibian

Details

Director: Claude Miller
Produced by: Yves Marmion
Written by: Philippe Grimbert, Claude Miller
Country: France
Language: French and Yiddish (with subtitles)
Website: http://www.unsecret-lefilm.com/
Running time: 110 minutes
Format: 35mm
Year: 2007
Genre: Drama

Starring:
Patrick Bruel
Cécile De France
Ludivine Sagnier
Mathieu Amalric
Julie Depardieu
Chantal Banlier
Nathalie Boutefeu
Eric Godon
Annie Grégorio
Amelia Jacob

Find more details at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490234/

Purchase Tickets

WHEN:
Additional Showing: Friday, November 21

WHERE:
Camera 12 Theater
201 South Second Street
San Jose, CA 95113

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Because of the popularity of this moving drama, and the fact that it was a sell-out performance at last week's Festival, the Camera Cinemas management has booked it for a commercial run in San Jose. It plays beginning November 21 at the Camera 3 Theater, corner of South Second and San Carlos streets in San Jose. The SVJFF has arranged a special $3 discount off the regular box office general admission price, with this coupon. For show times, please call 408-998-3300.

Recognition and Awards

Won César
   Best Supporting Actress

Won Grand Prix des Amériques

Nominated César
   Best Actress
   Best Cinematography
   Best Costume Design
   Best Director
   Best Editing
   Best Film
   Best Music Written for a Film
   Best Production Design
   Best Supporting Actress
   Best Writing - Adaptation

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