The Free Zone [Zone libre]

Following the German occupation of France, a Jewish family escapes from Paris, change names, flee to the South of France, and are given a single room to live in by a Christian farmer. The trials and tribulations of the family, including the worry over the birth of a child and the constant fear of discovery, ultimately end with France’s liberation.
Format: Drama
Cast Size: 8M/4F
Running Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Snapshot

Original or Prominent Production:
Directed by Maurice Bénichou; sets by Gérard Didier; costumes by Pierre Dioz; with Raphaëline Goupilleau, Monique Mélinand, Geneviève Mnich... [et al.] Paris (France): Théâtre national de la Colline, 11-30-1990. Note(s): Lighting: Jean Kalman. Sound: Daniel Deshays. Premiere: Orléans (France): Théâtre d’Orléans, 10-05-1990. Ubu Repertory Theater, New York (first English language production)
Original Source Material: BNF Richelieu - Autograph manuscripts, [ca 1988 ?]. 4-COL-250(233) to 4-COL-250(244) Original typescript. 4-COL-250(245). Typescript (booklet annotated by Jean-Claude Grumberg as actor in the show). 4-COL-250(246)
Nationality of Author: French
Original Language: French
Publisher:

UBU Repertory Theater Publications, see TCG

Actes Sud Papiers 1990. Actes Sud Babel 1998.

Experience(s) Chronicled: Hiding | Liberation

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