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As Happy as God in France
Author(s): Julia Pascal
The play delves into the experiences of Jewish women during World War II. Set in May 1940, the narrative centers on three women—Hannah Arendt, Charlotte Salomon, and Eva Daube—who are arrested in Paris and labeled as "Undesirables." The play chronicles their journey to the Gurs internment camp in Southwest France and their subsequent escape, highlighting their struggles and resilience in the face of persecution.
Format: Drama
Cast Size: 5F
Running Time: 90 minutes to 2 hours
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Performed at Burgh House, Hampstead, London, 26 January 2023.
Performed at Burgh House, Hampstead, London, 26 January 2023.
Nationality of Author: English
Original Language: English
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Also visit the author’s website: juliapascal.org
Experience(s) Chronicled: Germany, Hitler and the Growth of Nazism | Concentration and Extermination Camps | Escape | Women and the Holocaust
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