While Simone, the journey of the century is on the bill, here are 5 things to know about Simone Veil, with archives and interviews with actresses Elsa Zylberstein, Rebecca Marder and Elodie Bouchez.
What is it about ?
The fate of Simone Veil, her childhood, her political battles, her tragedies. The epic and intimate portrait of a woman with an extraordinary career who has shaken up her time by defending a humanist message that is still burningly topical.
After directing biopics devoted to Edith Piaf (La Môme in 2007) and Grace Kelly (Grace of Monaco in 2014), Olivier Dahan has produced a film devoted to the life of Simone Veil. From her childhood to the end of her life, by reviewing many significant episodes of her career, her positions and fights, Simone, the journey of the century allows you to (re)discover Simone Veil in a different way, in particular by showing aspects least known in his life.
In our video above, focus on 5 things to remember from the exceptional destiny of Simone Veil, with interviews of the two actresses who play her young (Rebecca Marder) and older (Elsa Zylberstein). “Simone Veil has an extraordinary, almost superhuman destiny” emphasizes Rebecca Marder, to our microphone.All of Simone Veil’s fights are current“ recalls Elsa Zylberstein. The latter is at the initiative of this cinema project.
Elsa Zylberstein put a lot of effort into this role and this film, as can be seen in the video below:
Simone, the journey of the century has been in theaters since Wednesday, October 12.