by Peter Kassovitz · DVD · EAN 5035822677333
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«Jakob the Liar» is the drama film by Peter Kassovitz (1999), starring Robin Williams, Alan Arkin and Bob Balaban, on DVD.
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, Jakob, owner of a Jewish café, hears news about the Soviet advance and shares it with his friends. Hope is reborn in the ghetto, but a rumour spreads that Jakob has a radio, a crime punishable by death. To keep the illusion alive, Jakob risks his life inventing broadcasts.
The DVD edition is region 2, in colour and includes one disc; running time: 115 minutes. Original language: English.
An option for those interested in historical dramas about the Holocaust and in Robin Williams's dramatic register.
