Fanny's Journey

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Fanny's Journey

2016

1h 34m

Drama

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Fanny, a 12-year-old girl, stays in a hidden home far from her parents. She takes care of her two younger sisters until she is forced to flee in a rush, becoming the head of a group of eight children heading across occupied France.

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

At a time when many disparage and reject refugees from war and oppression, "Fanny's Journey" is a reminder of the virtues of decency, compassion, and innocence.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 7, 2017

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Alissa Simon

Variety

While the entire cast acquits themselves well, the impressive, nuanced camerawork by Pierre Cottereau (who also recently shot Christian Carion's WWII drama Come What May) is the film's strongest technical asset.

Feb 14, 2017

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Cate Marquis

We Are Movie Geeks

Fanny's Journey is a polished, inspiring true story drama well worth seeing, as a remarkable example of the bravery and resourcefulness of children.

Apr 30, 2019

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Brave children escape Nazis in suspenseful drama.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 12, 2017

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Saulo A

Um dos melhores filmes sobre esse tema que vi atualmente, a atuação das crianças foi naravilhosa, as cenas bem dirigidas te trazem medo, alegria, alívio e tensão, não tem o que falar do jogo de câmeras, simplismente perfeito. Vale a pena assistir esse filme, ele te prende do início ao fim sem contar que é baseado em uma história real o que eleva tudo o que você viu.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Audience Member

It could have been good. but something is missing, Sometimes hard to understand, hard to follow, hard to explain. You have to guess, and most of the time you are right.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Alexandra H

This movie kept me on the edge of my chair. The children are a joy to watch. A heart-warming story, beautifully acted and created.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/18

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Sheldon O

Although the language spoken was French with English captions, the film was easy to understand, the acting was superb by all including the children, the script was based upon a real story during the holocaust and appeared quite realistic, the suspense was intense, the music blended in well, the scenery and photography were beautiful, and the outcome was quite inspirational. Anyone who is unfamiliar with Nazi racism needs to watch this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/18

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Audience Member

11/30/17 Netflix This was a wonderful film. It is amazing the small children could act so well. You felt their fear, desperation, friendship and joy. The girl who portrayed Fanny was also outstanding. Every time I watch a movie with this theme I am amazed at the courage of people trying to survive such terrifying times, the heroism of people willing to risk their life to help others who are not friends or family and the barbarism of the German army. This is a movie well worth seeing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/17

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Audience Member

Beautifully touching story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Lola Doillon

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Léonie Souchaud

Fanny

Fantine Harduin

Erika

Juliane Lepoureau

Georgette

Ryan Brodie

Victor

Anaïs Meiringer

Diane

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Synopsis

Fanny, a 12-year-old girl, stays in a hidden home far from her parents. She takes care of her two younger sisters until she is forced to flee in a rush, becoming the head of a group of eight children heading across occupied France.

Director: Lola Doillon
Producer: Samuel Hadida, Genevieve Lemal
Production Co: Scope Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2017
Runtime: 1h 34m

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