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The Performance

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Based on a short story by Arthur Miller, The Performance is set in 1937 as the fascist atmosphere in Germany is nearing its brutal pinnacle. Harold May (Jeremy Piven) is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer. Though he is nearly past his prime, he still longs for the success and status that have eluded him. While on tour in Europe, Harold, his old flame Carol, and the rest of his troupe are scouted by Damian Fugler, a German attaché. Not Knowing the blond-haired May is a Jew; Fugler offers them a huge sum to perform one show in Berlin. Once in Germany, the troupe discovers that the show is an exclusive performance for Hitler himself. As Fugler, Harold, and the troupe's lives become intertwined, Harold is faced with a choice: either keep his Jewishness a secret for the sake of his dreams or, ironically, own up to who he really is in order to escape.
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Paul Salfen AMFM Magazine This film not only shows a new side of Piven’s talent, but gives us a new surprise awards contender. Rated: 8.5/10 Dec 18, 2024 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Despite the strained storytelling and frustratingly leisurely execution, Piven’s strong, surprising lead performance is worth watching. Dec 17, 2024 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Jeremy Piven gives a career topping performance. Rated: 7/10 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on a short story by Arthur Miller, The Performance is set in 1937 as the fascist atmosphere in Germany is nearing its brutal pinnacle. Harold May (Jeremy Piven) is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer. Though he is nearly past his prime, he still longs for the success and status that have eluded him. While on tour in Europe, Harold, his old flame Carol, and the rest of his troupe are scouted by Damian Fugler, a German attaché. Not Knowing the blond-haired May is a Jew; Fugler offers them a huge sum to perform one show in Berlin. Once in Germany, the troupe discovers that the show is an exclusive performance for Hitler himself. As Fugler, Harold, and the troupe's lives become intertwined, Harold is faced with a choice: either keep his Jewishness a secret for the sake of his dreams or, ironically, own up to who he really is in order to escape.
Director
Shira Piven
Producer
Daniel Finkelman, Chaya Amor, Jeremy Piven, Jenny Shakeshaft, Geno Taylor
Screenwriter
Shira Piven, Josh Salzberg
Distributor
GVN Releasing
Production Co
Daniel Finkelman Films, Sparks Go
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 52m