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ENSEMBLE the short film (16 minutes) is ready for the festival circuit after a sucessful entry in Cannes and an award at Banlieuz'Art.
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Paris, 1942, Isaac a Jewish child, escapes the Nazis, he finds refuge in the Mosquée of Paris where Ahmed, the Imam, takes him under his protection. Ahmed then started to save as many children as possible from certain death. Before he was arrested...

A poignant story based on true events, though it is still impossible to evaluate the number of lives saved through these extraordinary brave acts, the estimates range between 600 and 1500.

Investigations are still open. If you know something share it please.


Winner of Banlieuz'Art short film competition in Cannes 2011 

 

 

 

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FILM ENSEMBLE : Imam saves jews during WW2 : successful entry on the festival circuit
Jun 24, 2013 at 01:22 PM

4 Festival wins for ENSEMBLE http://filmensemble.wordpress.com Paris, 1942,  Isaac a Jewish child, escapes the Nazis, he finds refuge in the Mosquée of Paris where Ahmed, (Si Kaddour Benghabrit...

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Ensemble was shown on Tolerance day in Aruba festival along with 3 other films
Jun 22, 2011 at 03:46 PM

Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) is joining Fundacion Respeta Bida in supporting an Island wide “Tolerance Day” (Sunday, June 12th) by extending the event an extra day to Monday, June 13th to...

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Jean-Rachid producer of Grand Corps Malade supports Ensemble in Cannes
Sep 03, 2011 at 08:34 AM

jean rachid, a stand up comedien actor, singer and producer (Grand Coprs Malade) stands among the 8 jury members of Banlieuz'Art short film competition. Ensemble has been selected and is proud...

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Ensemble among winners selection of 8 shorts to screen in Cannes Palais May 22
May 18, 2011 at 08:05 AM

  Ensemble has been selected to screen may 20 salle Bazin along with 7 other short films selected by Banlieuz'Art (supported by BNP and Ile de France) The film is also selected by the Short...

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Après l'avant premiere du film court ENSEMBLE le 01 Mars 2011 au Comedy Club a Paris,
Mar 31, 2011 at 02:44 PM

Après l'avant premiere du film court ENSEMBLE le 01 Mars 2011 au Comedy Club a Paris, plus de 2 millions de visites entre Dailymotion, Vimeo, Youtube, facebook avec de tres bons commentaires...

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Biography of SI KADDOUR BENGHABRIT the immam who saved jews during WW2...
Mar 24, 2011 at 08:24 AM

Si Kaddour Benghabrit Si Kaddour Benghabrit Si Kaddour Benghabrit ( سي قدور بن غبريت) ou Abdelqader Ben Ghabrit, né à Sidi Bel Abbes en 1868 et mort à Paris en...

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ENSEMBLE Cast and Crew
Jan 20, 2012 at 05:04 PM

The Synopsis: Paris, 1942, Isaac a Jewish child, escapes the Nazis, he finds refuge in the Mosquée of Paris where Ahmed, the Imam, takes him under his protection. Ahmed then started to save as...