Fanny's Journey

Based on a true story of a daring young girl who will stop at nothing and fear no one. In 1943, thirteen-year old Fanny and her younger sisters were sent from their home in France to an Italian foster home for Jewish children. When the Nazis arrive in Italy, their caretakers desperately organize the...

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Main Authors: Favre, Sylvain (Composer), Gérard-Tolini, Gisèle (Composer), Ben-Ami, Fanny (Author)
Corporate Author: Origami Films (produciton company.), Bee Films (produciton company.), Davis Films (produciton company.), Scope Pictures (produciton company.), France 2 Cinema (produciton company.), Rhone-Alpes Cinema (produciton company.)
Other Authors: Cottereau, Pierre (Cinematographer), Deseine, Valérie (Editor), Blanchard, Saga (Producer), Lussigny, Marie de (Producer), Peyregne, Anne (Screenwriter), Doillon, Lola, 1975- (Screenwriter), France, Cécile de, 1975- (Actor), Souchaud, Leonie (Actor), Harduin, Fantine (Actor), Lepoureau, Juliane (Actor)
Format: Videos DVD
Language: French
English
Published: [Santa Monica, CA] : Menemsha Films, [2017]
Edition: [DVD].
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Summary: Based on a true story of a daring young girl who will stop at nothing and fear no one. In 1943, thirteen-year old Fanny and her younger sisters were sent from their home in France to an Italian foster home for Jewish children. When the Nazis arrive in Italy, their caretakers desperately organize the departure of the children to Switzerland. When they are suddenly left on their own, these eleven children do the impossible and reach the Swiss border to freedom.
Item Description: Aspect ratio: 2.39:1.
Based on the true story of Fanny Ben-Ami.
Special Features: the making of "Fanny's Journey" ; Fanny's paintings ; trailers.
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2016.
Country of origin: France / Belgium.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD, wide screen.
Audience: Not rated.
Production Credits: Music by Sylvain Favre, Gisele Gerard-Tolini ; cinematography by Pierre Cottereau ; edited by Valerie Deseine.