A Bag of Marbles
2017
War / Drama
1h50
Marine rated ★ 8/10
J'avais été profondément touchée par la lecture du livre, en août 2022 qui m'avait accompagnée de mon séjour à Lille. Le film a eu le même effet. Touchée de reconnaître les scènes que je m'étais imaginées, parfois de la même façon, parfois différemment. Touchée à nouveau pas cette histoire terrible et ces aventures qu'ont du vivre le petit Jo et sa famille. Et aussi, touchée par la sensation de retrouver quelqu'un qu'on a connu, après s'être senti si proche de lui par la lecture du livre.
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 1940s, in a France occupied by Nazi forces, lived the Jewish Joffo family. Happy and tight-knit, she sees her future darken when all members of the family are forced to wear the yellow star. Fearing the worst, the parents organized their family to flee to the free zone in the south of the country. Maurice, twelve years old, and Joseph, ten years old, will therefore leave alone in order to maximize their chances of finding their older brothers already settled in Nice. The brothers left to their own devices demonstrate an incredible amount of cleverness, courage, and ingenuity to escape the enemy invasion and to try to reunite their family once again.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'A Bag of Marbles' deeply moving and beautifully executed, highlighting the poignant journey of two young brothers escaping Nazi persecution. The film's emotional depth, enhanced by strong performances, especially from the young leads, and its faithful adaptation of a true story, resonates strongly with audiences. While some find war-themed films generally less appealing, the majority are touched by the narrative's authenticity and the intense portrayal of historical events.
👍 Authentic performances and true story adaptation deeply move viewers.
👎 May not appeal to those less interested in war films.
