“Un Sac de Billes” (A Bag of Marbles) is a 2017 French drama film directed by Christian Duguay. It is based on the autobiographical novel by Joseph Joffo, which tells the story of two young Jewish brothers who flee from Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II.
“Un Sac de Billes” follows the two brothers, Maurice and Joseph, as they embark on a perilous journey across France, trying to evade the Nazi soldiers who are searching for them. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and must rely on their wits and each other to survive.
“Un Sac de Billes” explores themes of family, courage, and resilience in the face of extreme adversity. It also highlights the bravery and kindness of those who risked their own lives to help others during the war.
The cast includes Dorian Le Clech and Batyste Fleurial as Maurice and Joseph, respectively, as well as Patrick Bruel and Elsa Zylberstein as their parents. “Un Sac de Billes” received positive reviews for its powerful performances and emotional storytelling. It is a moving and unforgettable tribute to the human spirit and a reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust.
| Directed by | Christian Duguay |
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| Produced by | Nicolas Duval Adassovsky Joe Iacono Laurent Zeitoun Yann Zenou Lyse Lafontaine Gaëtan David Tanguy Dekeyser Marc Jenny Jean-Charles Levy André Logie |
| Written by | Christian Duguay Benoît Guichard Jonathan Allouche Alexandra Geismar Laurent Zeitoun |
| Based on | Un sac de billes by Joseph Joffo |
| Starring | Dorian Le Clech Batyste Fleurial Patrick Bruel Elsa Zylberstein Bernard Campan |
| Cinematography | Christophe Graillot |
| Edited by | Olivier Gajan |
| Production company |
Quad Productions Main Journey |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Film Company |
| Release date | 15 January 2017 (Paris premiere) 18 January 2017 |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | France Canada Czech Republic |
| Language | French |