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Fugitive Pieces is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Jeremy Podeswa, who also adapted the film from the novel of the same name written by Anne Michaels. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, who is orphaned in Poland during World War II and is saved by a Greek archeologist.
Jun 12, 2008 · A film adaptation of Anne Michaels' novel about a Holocaust survivor's obsession with the past and his quest for love. The film explores memory, grief, and healing through the character of Jakob, played by Stephen Dillane.
Middle-aged Polish Jew Jakob Beer reflects on his entire life. When he was an adolescent during World War II, Nazis shot his parents dead and hauled away his sister Bella; he witnessed these events from a hideout in their home.
A writer (Stephen Dillane) has trouble moving past his haunting memories of the Holocaust.
A powerful and unforgettably lyrical film about love, loss and redemption, FUGITIVE PIECES tells the story of Jakob Beer, a man whose life is transformed by his childhood experiences during WWII. The film is based on the beloved and best-selling novel by Canadian poet Anne Michaels.
Sep 6, 2007 · A child escapes from Poland during World War II and first heads to Greece before coming of age in Canada.
May 2, 2008 · Based on the international best-selling novel by Anne Michaels, Fugitive Pieces is a poetic and emotionally charged film about love, loss, and redemption. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, a man whose life is haunted by his childhood experiences during World War II.
