The Children of Chabannes (1999)

From 1939 to 1942, in the village of Chabannes in central France, more than 400 Jewish children were hidden, schooled, and ultimately saved through the heroic efforts of the school's director and teachers and of Jewish rescue organizations that first got the children there, and then, as war closed around them, got all but a handful out safely. In 1996, two aged teachers and the children and their families reunite. Lisa Gossels, whose father and uncle were among the children, records it. Survivors' comments, photos and drawings from the war, footage of the school and town, and a celebration of the heroism and leadership of the school's director, Felix Chevrier, comprise the film.

Director: Lisa Gossels, Dean Wetherell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Music: Joel Goodman
Cinematography: Mustapha Barat, Philippe Bonnier
Editing: Lisa Gossels, Dean Wetherell
Production: Good Egg Productions, Wetherell & Associates
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of Chabannes about?
From 1939 to 1942, in the village of Chabannes in central France, more than 400 Jewish children were hidden, schooled, and ultimately saved through the heroic efforts of the school's director and teachers and of Jewish rescue organizations that first got the children there, and then, as war closed around them, got all but a handful out safely. In 1996, two aged teachers and the children and their families reunite. Lisa Gossels, whose father and uncle were among the children, records it. Survivors' comments, photos and drawings from the war, footage of the school and town, and a celebration of the heroism and leadership of the school's director, Felix Chevrier, comprise the film.
Who directed The Children of Chabannes?
The Children of Chabannes was directed by Lisa Gossels, Dean Wetherell.
How long is The Children of Chabannes?
The Children of Chabannes has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Children of Chabannes?
The Children of Chabannes is a Documentary film.
Where was The Children of Chabannes produced?
The Children of Chabannes was produced in United States of America.