The Future Awaits (2025)
A life of resilience, hope and memory.
In July 1942, during the Vel’ d’Hiv’ Roundup of Jewish families in Paris, 13 year old Tauba Birenbaum and her parents, who are Polish Jews, find refuge in a tiny room for the next 765 days. Living conditions are tough and they fear being discovered at any moment. But while her parents sink further into despair, Tauba’s fighting spirit shines through. She finds joy in every little thing, from a piano drawn on the floor, to the views of Paris through an open window. Despite extreme circumstances, she will keep hope until the liberation of Paris, and take back control of her life.
Cast
- Violette Guillon - Tauba Zylberstein (young)
- Guillaume Gallienne - Moshe Zylberstein
- Adeline D'Hermy - Rywka
- Sandrine Bonnaire - Rose
- Laurent Bateau - Désiré
- Claude Mathieu - Marta
- Zoé Richard - Estelle
- Bernard Le Coq
- Rod Paradot
Screenplay
- Laurent Bertoni (Screenplay)
- Nils Tavernier (Screenplay)
- Guy Birenbaum (Screenplay)
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Inspiring True Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
despair, world war ii, based on true story, teenage girl, nazi occupation, historical drama, 1940s, occupied france (1940-44)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Future Awaits about?
- In July 1942, during the Vel’ d’Hiv’ Roundup of Jewish families in Paris, 13 year old Tauba Birenbaum and her parents, who are Polish Jews, find refuge in a tiny room for the next 765 days. Living conditions are tough and they fear being discovered at any moment. But while her parents sink further into despair, Tauba’s fighting spirit shines through. She finds joy in every little thing, from a piano drawn on the floor, to the views of Paris through an open window. Despite extreme circumstances, she will keep hope until the liberation of Paris, and take back control of her life.
- Who directed The Future Awaits?
- The Future Awaits was directed by Nils Tavernier.
- Who stars in The Future Awaits?
- The Future Awaits stars Violette Guillon, Guillaume Gallienne, Adeline D'Hermy, Sandrine Bonnaire, Laurent Bateau, Claude Mathieu.
- How long is The Future Awaits?
- The Future Awaits has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Future Awaits?
- The Future Awaits is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was The Future Awaits produced?
- The Future Awaits was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Future Awaits?
- The themes of The Future Awaits include: Crushing Despair and the Void, The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict, Inspiring True Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.