Film Lens
In 'Tell Me,' Chantal Akerman engages with elderly Jewish women in Paris who are survivors of the Shoah. Through intimate interviews, these women recount their family stories, revealing the lasting impact of their past experiences. The film presents a personal perspective on their narratives, emphasizing the significance of memory in preserving history.
Interspersed with these interviews, Akerman's mother, Natalia, shares her reflections on family, adding a personal layer to the documentary. This film is part of a French miniseries that focuses on grandmothers, further underscoring the importance of storytelling in maintaining cultural memory.
Why Watch
- •Meet elderly Jewish women sharing their family stories.
- •Find out about the impact of the Shoah on survivors.
- •See personal reflections from Chantal Akerman's mother.
Did You Know
•The film features interviews with elderly Jewish women in Paris.
•Chantal Akerman's mother, Natalia, contributes her reflections.
•The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes.
•It is part of a French miniseries centered on grandmothers.
Perfect For
Jewish historySurvivor narrativesDocumentary enthusiasts