The Paper Brigade
Originally released in 2018. The Paper Brigade is a documentary/history film. directed by Diane Perelsztejn. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dominique Lévy, Eva Mattes, and Samuel Bak
Synopsis
Lithuania, 1941, during World War II. Hundreds of thousands of texts on Jewish culture, stolen by the Germans, are gathered in Vilnius to be classified, either to be stored or to be destroyed. A group of Jewish scholars and writers, commissioned by the invaders to carry out the sorting operations, but reluctant to collaborate and determined to save their legacy, hide many books in the ghetto where they are confined. This is the epic story of the Paper Brigade.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Dominique Lévy
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Eva Mattes
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Samuel Bak
as Self - Painter
Bernard Suchecky
as Self - Historian
Yonat Rotbein
as Self - Ruszka Korczak's Daughter
Youval Louria
as Self - Z. Kalmanovich's Grandson
David E. Fishman
as Self - Historian
Hadas Kalderon
as Self - Actress
Liliana Cordova Kaczerginski
as Self - Political Activist
Alexander Tamir
as Self - Musician
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films de la Mémoire
- Pois Chiche Films
- ARTE GEIE
- RTBF
- LRT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Paper Brigade about?
Lithuania, 1941, during World War II. Hundreds of thousands of texts on Jewish culture, stolen by the Germans, are gathered in Vilnius to be classified, either to be stored or to be destroyed. A gr...
Who directed The Paper Brigade?
The Paper Brigade was directed by Diane Perelsztejn.
How long is The Paper Brigade?
The Paper Brigade has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Paper Brigade released?
The Paper Brigade was released on March 15, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Paper Brigade?
The main cast of The Paper Brigade includes Dominique Lévy, Eva Mattes, Samuel Bak, Bernard Suchecky, Yonat Rotbein.