Overview
- Released on April 23, 2025, 'La Chambre de Mariana' completes Emmanuel Finkiel’s WWII trilogy, following 'Voyages' and 'La Douleur.'
- The film tells the story of Hugo, a 12-year-old Jewish boy hiding in a brothel’s cupboard in Nazi-occupied Ukraine, under the care of Mariana, a Ukrainian prostitute.
- Production took place in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with a cast largely composed of Ukrainian actors.
- Mélanie Thierry’s performance as Mariana has been widely praised, with the actress learning Ukrainian to enhance the authenticity of her role.
- Critics highlight the film’s unique use of Hugo’s limited perspective to blend sensory detail, memory, and imagination, creating a powerful narrative of survival and awakening.