Simone, the journey of the century traces the life of Simone Veil, brought to the screen by Elsa Zylberstein and Rebecca Marder, in a biopic by Olivier Dahan. A tribute to an emblematic figure in French history, to be seen on France 2 on January 19, 2025 at 9:10 p.m.
With Simone, the trip of the century, Olivier Dahan returns to his art of intimate and epic portraiture. After The Kid et Grace of Monacothe director tackles the life of Simone Veilan essential figure in French political and humanist history. This biopic mixes drama et historyexploring the key moments of her journey: her childhood, her deportation during the Second World War, and her political fights for women’s rights and the memory of the Shoah.
Carried by masterful performances of Rebecca Marder et Elsa Zylbersteinthe film delves into the intimate and the collective, offering a mosaic of moments of life that pay tribute to an extraordinary woman.
Where and when to see Simone, the trip of the century In France ?
Simone, the trip of the century will be broadcast on France 2 the Sunday January 19, 2025 at 9:10 p.m..
Synopsis : The fate of Simone Veil, her childhood, her political struggles, her tragedies. The epic and intimate portrait of a woman with an extraordinary journey who shook up her time by defending a humanist message that is still burning today.
Simone, the trip of the century is aimed at a wide audience, from history buffs to spectators sensitive to intimate stories and inspiring figures. The film should reach fans of biopics as Schindler’s List or The Suffragetteswhile appealing to those looking for cinema anchored in French history.
-The choice to tell Simone Veil through a structure in mosaicalternating significant moments of his life without chronological order, provides a emotional depth and a unique approach. It is not just a classic biopic: it is a vibrant tribute to memory, resilience and transmission. The richness of the details, whether it be the physical transformation of the actresses or the scenes recreating the camps, give the film a poignant realism while remaining accessible.
Simone, the trip of the century is much more than a portrait of Simone Veil: it is a film about memory, resilience and the importance of passing on the lessons of History. Thanks to the vision ofOlivier Dahan and the involvement of the actresses Elsa Zylberstein et Rebecca Marderthis biopic invites spectators to discover, or rediscover, the exceptional journey of this woman who marked her century.
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