Push - Moody (2020)
When a young boy is put on the train in the direction of Auschwitz, his fate seems sealed. But when his mother pushes him off the train, he manages to escape and carve out a new life for himself. Inspired by the true story of Simon Gronowski who was pushed off the train from Mechelen to Auschwitz by his mother in Boortmeerbeek, Belgium, in 1943, Howard Moody has composed an opera bringing together professional musicians and amateur performers – both adults and children – in a unique theatrical experience.
Director: Benoît De Leersnyder
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Cast
Music: Howard Moody
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Benoît De Leersnyder
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Push - Moody about?
- When a young boy is put on the train in the direction of Auschwitz, his fate seems sealed. But when his mother pushes him off the train, he manages to escape and carve out a new life for himself. Inspired by the true story of Simon Gronowski who was pushed off the train from Mechelen to Auschwitz by his mother in Boortmeerbeek, Belgium, in 1943, Howard Moody has composed an opera bringing together professional musicians and amateur performers – both adults and children – in a unique theatrical experience.
- Who directed Push - Moody?
- Push - Moody was directed by Benoît De Leersnyder.
- Who stars in Push - Moody?
- Push - Moody stars James Newby, Sheva Tehoval, Ivan Ludlow, Felix Cooper, Thylan Aerts, Milo Avalosse.