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'''''Cojot: A Holocaust Survivor Takes History Into His Own Hands''''' is an upcoming PBS [[Documentary film|documentary]] by [[Boaz Dvir]]. The film is slated to air in 2018. |
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== Synopsis == |
== Synopsis == |
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The character study follows Holocaust survivor Michel Cojot through post-war life as a Parisian banker, a Nazi hunter on the trail of [[Klaus Barbie]], and a pivotal player in the [[Operation Entebbe]], as he and his son Olivier, 12 at the time, were among those held hostage by the terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ajhs.org/france-jewish-identity-and-holocaust-yellow-stars-tolerance-and-cojot|title=AJHS {{!}} France, Jewish Identity, and the Holocaust: Yellow Stars of Tolerance and Cojot|website=American Jewish Historical Society|access-date=2016-03-27}}</ref> |
The character study follows Holocaust survivor Michel Cojot through post-war life as a Parisian banker, a Nazi hunter on the trail of [[Klaus Barbie]], and a pivotal player in the [[Operation Entebbe]], as he and his son Olivier, 12 at the time, were among those held hostage by the terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ajhs.org/france-jewish-identity-and-holocaust-yellow-stars-tolerance-and-cojot|title=AJHS {{!}} France, Jewish Identity, and the Holocaust: Yellow Stars of Tolerance and Cojot|website=American Jewish Historical Society|access-date=2016-03-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.727215|title=Haunted Nazi hunter who played a crucial role in the raid on Entebbe|last=Maltz|first=Judy|date=2016-06-26|work=Haaretz|access-date=2017-04-07|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Production == |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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A 20-minute preview of the film was screened at the [[American Jewish Historical Society]] in New York City on March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thevillager.com/2016/03/16/just-do-art-week-of-march-17-2016/|title=Just Do Art: Week of March 17, 2016 {{!}} The Villager Newspaper|access-date=2016-03-27}}</ref> |
A 20-minute preview of the film was screened at the [[American Jewish Historical Society]] in New York City on March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thevillager.com/2016/03/16/just-do-art-week-of-march-17-2016/|title=Just Do Art: Week of March 17, 2016 {{!}} The Villager Newspaper|access-date=2016-03-27}}</ref> Recently, the Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning and the Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Center for Jewish Education are hosting a preview in Baltimore. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 16:51, 7 April 2017
Cojot: A Holocaust Survivor Takes History Into His Own Hands is an upcoming PBS documentary by Boaz Dvir. The film is slated to air in 2018.
Synopsis
The character study follows Holocaust survivor Michel Cojot through post-war life as a Parisian banker, a Nazi hunter on the trail of Klaus Barbie, and a pivotal player in the Operation Entebbe, as he and his son Olivier, 12 at the time, were among those held hostage by the terrorists.[1][2]
Production
Work on the film has reportedly gone as far as five years. “Few people get a shot at righting history,” Dvir explained in regards to his motivation for the project. “Michel claimed two. In 1975-76, he was catapulted twice onto the global stage. He certainly made the most of his second chance in Entebbe.” Dvir interviewed 24 people around the world, making sure that all information was confirmed by at least two sources. The interviewees include Michel Cojot’s family members, Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfeld, Operation Entebbe lead pilot Joshua Shani, French historians Vincent Duclert and Shmuel Trigano, hidden-children expert Raphaël Delpard, and bestselling British author Saul David.[3]
Besides directing the project, Dvir serves as the producer, writer and composer. Furthermore, he has teamed up with Anita Gabrosek and Richie Sherman, who serve as the film’s editor and director of photography, respectively. All of whom serve as faculty at Penn State University.[4] University of Florida professor Gayle Zachmann, a French and Jewish Studies specialist, serves as historical consultant and co-producer.[5] The film will be narrated by Judd Nelson.[6]
Release
A 20-minute preview of the film was screened at the American Jewish Historical Society in New York City on March 2016.[7] Recently, the Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning and the Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Center for Jewish Education are hosting a preview in Baltimore.
See also
References
- ^ "AJHS | France, Jewish Identity, and the Holocaust: Yellow Stars of Tolerance and Cojot". American Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- ^ Maltz, Judy (2016-06-26). "Haunted Nazi hunter who played a crucial role in the raid on Entebbe". Haaretz. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ^ "Preview screenings set for faculty member's film about daring Holocaust survivor | Penn State University". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ^ Collegian, Hyun Soo Lee | For the. "Penn State professors produce documentary about unsung hero Michel Cojot". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- ^ "Faculty Members' Documentary Selected for Screening in New York City".
- ^ "Penn State Professors Led By Boaz Dvir Are Producing A PBS Documentary Narrated By Judd Nelson About Unsung Nazi Hunting And Hostage Rescuing Hero Michel Cojot". The Lionheart Talent Group. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
- ^ "Just Do Art: Week of March 17, 2016 | The Villager Newspaper". Retrieved 2016-03-27.
External links
- Cojot at the Internet Movie Database