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Emmanuel Finkiel’s 'La Chambre de Mariana' Debuts to Critical Acclaim

The sensory-driven WWII drama, adapted from Aharon Appelfeld’s novel, explores survival, trauma, and resilience through a child’s restricted perspective.

Mélanie Thierry dans La Chambre de Mariana, Lorenzo Ferro dans Simon de la montaña et Christopher Abbott dans Le Clan des bêtes.
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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.