The 2020 film (German title: Persischstunden ) is a historical drama directed by Vadim Perelman that explores themes of survival and memory during the Holocaust. Film Overview
The narrative is set in 1942 and follows Gilles, a Belgian Jew who narrowly escapes execution in a Nazi concentration camp by claiming he is Persian. To maintain his cover, he must teach Farsi—a language he does not actually know—to Klaus Koch, a German officer who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran after the war. Persian Lessons (2020) - IMDb
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The 2020 film (German title: Persischstunden ) is a historical drama directed by Vadim Perelman that explores themes of survival and memory during the Holocaust. Film Overview
The narrative is set in 1942 and follows Gilles, a Belgian Jew who narrowly escapes execution in a Nazi concentration camp by claiming he is Persian. To maintain his cover, he must teach Farsi—a language he does not actually know—to Klaus Koch, a German officer who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran after the war. Persian Lessons (2020) - IMDb
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