Train of Life (1998)

Train of Life (1998) poster

In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine.

Director: Radu Mihăileanu
Genre: Drama, Comedy, War
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Goran Bregović
Cinematography: Giorgos Arvanitis, Laurent Dailland
Editing: Monique Rysselinck
Production: Canal+, CNC, Raphael Films
Country: Belgium, Israel, Netherlands, Romania, France
Language: Deutsch, Français
Budget: $154,790
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Comedy, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

nazi, concentration camp, holocaust (shoah), village, deportation, jewish life, eastern europe, fool, train, shocking, loving

Trailer

Train of Life Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Train of Life about?
In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine.
Who directed Train of Life?
Train of Life was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
Who stars in Train of Life?
Train of Life stars Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Agathe de La Fontaine, Michel Muller, Johan Leysen.
How long is Train of Life?
Train of Life has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Train of Life?
Train of Life is a Drama, Comedy, War film.
What is the budget of Train of Life?
Train of Life had a budget of $154,790.
How much did Train of Life gross?
Train of Life grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Train of Life produced?
Train of Life was produced in Belgium, Israel, Netherlands, Romania, France.
What are the themes of Train of Life?
The themes of Train of Life include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Comedy, The Horror of War and Humanity.