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tv-series2 years ago

"Transatlantic: A Compelling WWII Drama with Artistic Flair"

Netflix's new limited series "Transatlantic" is a Casablanca-esque drama set in 1940 Marseilles, following Americans and others trying to make a difference in the French port city during World War II. The show follows trust fund baby Mary Jayne, who funds journalist Varian Fry's Emergency Rescue Committee, dedicated to getting refugees out of Europe. The show is co-created by Anna Winger, known for "Unorthodox" and "Deutschland 83/86/89," and features occasional moments of levity amidst the dark circumstances.

via Consequence|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Transatlantic: A Surrealist-Inspired Casablanca-esque Drama with Dark Times and Artistic Levity"

Anna Winger, the creator of the new Netflix series "Transatlantic," hosted a lunch and screening of the show's seven episodes at an art house cinema in Berlin. The gathering included cast and crew members, as well as friends and collaborators, and featured a plant-based meal, custom tarot cards, and Surrealist-inspired artwork. "Transatlantic" is a fictionalized depiction of the story of American journalist Varian Fry, who helped about 2,000 people escape Europe during World War II, and features actors from Austria, France, Germany, and Nigeria.

via The New York Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

Transatlantic: A Tale of Rescue and Surrealism in Nazi-Occupied France

Netflix's Transatlantic, adapted by Anna Winger from Julie Orringer's novel, tells the story of Varian Fry and Mary Jayne Gold, who helped the European Rescue Committee smuggle more than 2,000 Jewish refugees out of France during World War II. The series focuses on a period where they were able to save a few hundred. Despite the pared-down operation, Transatlantic is an effective, crowd-pleasing thriller with strong performances by Cory Michael Smith, Gillian Jacobs, and Lucas Englander.

via Rolling Stone|
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tvstreaming2 years ago

"Transatlantic": A WWII Drama of Rescue and Redemption on Netflix

Netflix's new limited series "Transatlantic" tells the story of the Emergency Rescue Committee founders who smuggled 2,000 of Europe's foremost artists, thinkers, and academics to safety in America through the risky ports of Marseille in 1940. The show has a bittersweet, Classic Hollywood vibe, evoking the historical romance of "Casablanca" in its lush, vibrant presentation. While the show struggles to balance its tone with the seriousness of the proceedings, it offers a welcome sense of relief to much of the show's darker material.

via Roger Ebert|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Netflix's 'Transatlantic' Offers Glossy Take on WWII Refugee Rescue Story"

"Transatlantic," the latest limited series from "Unorthodox" creator Anna Winger, follows the real-life story of literary journalist Varian Fry and American heiress Mary Jayne Gold as they help Jewish writers and artists flee France amid the Nazi occupation. While visually stunning, the series lacks urgency and precision, with too many storylines and characters. A more centralized focus on the major players would have made the series more intricate and profound. "Transatlantic" drops on Netflix on April 7.

via Variety|
#anna-winger#entertainment#historical-drama
entertainment2 years ago

Uncovering the Untold Story of WWII Rescue Mission in 'Transatlantic' on Netflix

Netflix's new limited series Transatlantic is a frothy adventure yarn that explores the story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold, and the Villa Air-Bel during World War II. While the show is entertaining and well-acted, it only scratches the surface of the historical events it portrays, leaving viewers with a superficial understanding of the subject matter. The series is inspired by Julie Arranger's The Flight Portfolio, a well-researched novel, but takes liberties with the truth. Despite its flaws, Transatlantic is a lightly entertaining primer on a little-known corner of history.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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