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Local Call (Ne Quittez Pas!) (tbc)
- Run time: 1 hour 42 mins
- Language: French
- Release date: 1st January 2004
- Starring: Sergio Castellitto, Isabelle Gelinas, Laslo Szabo
- Directed by: Arthur Joffé
Plot Synopsis
Since Felix Mandel’s father died two years ago, his Jewish consciousness has faded into the background. With a busy career as an astrophysicist and a hectic domestic life, Felix just doesn’t have the time to be Jewish as well. But then his father starts ringing…reverse charge from the ‘beyond’ directly to Felix’s mobile, and with this peculiar turn of events his son begins to wonder if he is losing his mind.This is a highly entertaining modern tale of family relationships accompanied by a unique klezmer-jazz fusion and brilliant performance from international star Sergio Castellitto (Don’t Move, Mostly Martha). Award wining director Arthur Joffé (Alberto Express, Harem) credits Isaac Bashevis Singer as his primary screenwriting influence in this whimsical examination of filial devotion.