Film: “Promise at Dawn”

Date and Time
Saturday Mar 30, 2019
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Location
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Fees/Admission
$9-$15
Contact Information
413-256-4900
https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/
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Film: “Promise at Dawn”
Description
Presented as part of the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival
This epic drama about the extraordinary life of renowned writer and war hero, Romain Gary, is a heartfelt testament to the special bond shared between a Jewish mother and son. The film follows the celebrated novelist from childhood poverty in Poland, to his education in France and exploits as a World War II aviator. The mélange of rich vignettes is seen through the prism of his relationship with his eccentric and domineering mother, Nina, who pushed beleaguered Gary to fulfill his potential. Nominated for five César Awards, this breathtaking saga contemplates the complex emotional truths of a parent's self-sacrifice and impossible dreams for a child. Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Norman,” “Melancholia”) and Pierre Niney (“Yves Saint Laurent”).
For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.pvjff.org/films-by-name/promise-at-dawn
This epic drama about the extraordinary life of renowned writer and war hero, Romain Gary, is a heartfelt testament to the special bond shared between a Jewish mother and son. The film follows the celebrated novelist from childhood poverty in Poland, to his education in France and exploits as a World War II aviator. The mélange of rich vignettes is seen through the prism of his relationship with his eccentric and domineering mother, Nina, who pushed beleaguered Gary to fulfill his potential. Nominated for five César Awards, this breathtaking saga contemplates the complex emotional truths of a parent's self-sacrifice and impossible dreams for a child. Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Norman,” “Melancholia”) and Pierre Niney (“Yves Saint Laurent”).
For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.pvjff.org/films-by-name/promise-at-dawn