Project Detail

Letters from Drancy

Letters from Drancy
Letters from Drancy

Synopsis

A story of loss, love and daring escapes across the borders of Europe in WW2. Join Marion Deichmann as she recounts her story of survival during the Holocaust.
Official Selection Venice Biennale 2023
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
XR / Immersive
Running time
22 min
Format
VR
Director
Darren Emerson
Producer
Micaela Blitz
Co-Producer
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Executive Producer
Ashley Cowan
Editor
Conan Roberts, Darren Emerson
Director of Photography
Jon Boyce, Andrew Yardley
Sound
1.618 Digital
Principal cast
Marion Deichmann

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Production Status

Production Company

UK, US co-production

East City Films

124 Finchley Road
London
NW3 5JS

Sales Company

East City Films

124 Finchley Road
London
NW3 5JS

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