Here is the reading you need for a moving and intense moment!
“It's better to take a slap that hurts than to lose your life because you're afraid of taking one.“. This line spoken by Patrick Bruel in the film A bag of marbles (2017) delivers the moving story of two young children during the Second World War. This cinematographic work, produced by Christian Duguayis adapted from the writer's best-seller Joseph Joffopublished in the 80s. A bag of marblesan autobiographical novel from the 80s, is defined according to the Fnac website as one of the most beautiful works of recent years. With two film adaptations in 1975 and 2017, this book immerses its reader withina spectacular adventure. Between courage, action and multiple emotions, A bag of marbles transmits to all generations a unique reading moment. First of all, we advise you to prepare your tissues because you may need them badly.
Together, to the ends of the world…
Joseph Joffo's novel takes place in Paris in the forties. While the French capital is invaded by the German regime, Joseph and Maurice, two Jewish childrenare forced to go alone on the roads in order to access the free zone. Prepared for the worst by their parents, they will have to demonstrateauthorized and courage in order to overcome this perilous Odyssey. During their journey, these heroes will have to keep their cool, trust no one and defy events that are absolutely terrifying for ten and twelve year olds. In this 1982 work, the French author recounts the incredible journey of two courageous and united brothers. And to write his novel, Joseph Joffo was inspired by only one thing: his own life.
A film adaptation with more than a million admissions
Directed by Christian Duguay, this 2017 film picks up the true brotherly story of Joseph Joffo and his brother Maurice. With Patrick Bruel, Elsa Zylberstein, Christian Clavier or even Kev Adams on display, it admirably recounts the stages of this dangerous journey ending in Nice. The viewer is visually immersed within thetumultuous expeditionand places a face on the different characters in the literary work. The authenticity of the film mixes with the emotion of the story and you might even be surprised by a little tear at the end. For my part, that's what happened…The film, just like the book, narrates a moving family story which reminds us of the importance of moments spent with our loved ones.
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