Sarah's Key (2010) movie poster

Sarah's Key (2010)

Elle s'appelait Sarah
"Uncover the mystery."
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 66% (RT: 72%, MC: 59) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaWar

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Runtime
1h 51m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (709 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Kristin Scott Thomas as Julia Jarmond
Mélusine Mayance as Sarah Starzynski, child
Niels Arestrup as Jules Dufaure
Frédéric Pierrot as Bertrand Tezac
Michel Duchaussoy as Edouard Tezac
Dominique Frot as Genneviève Dufaure
Natasha Mashkevich as Rywka Starzynski
Gisèle Casadesus as Mamé Tezac
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 709 votes. Critics gave it 66%.
Overview
On the night of 16 July 1942, ten year old Sarah and her parents are being arrested and transported to the Velodrome d'Hiver in Paris where thousands of other jews are being sent to get deported. Sarah however managed to lock her little brother in a closet just before the police entered their apartment. Sixty years later, Julia Jarmond, an American journalist in Paris, gets the assignment to write an article about this raid, a black page in the history of France. She starts digging archives and through Sarah's file discovers a well kept secret about her own in-laws. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Sarah's Key was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Kristin Scott Thomas spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Sarah's Key is a 2010 drama, war film directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. On the night of 16 July 1942, ten year old Sarah and her parents are being arrested and transported to the Velodrome d'Hiver in Paris where thousands of other jews are being sent to get deported. Sarah however managed to lock her little brother in a closet just before the police entered their apartment.

Sixty years later, Julia Jarmond, an American journalist in Paris, gets the assignment to write an article about this raid, a black page in the history of France. She starts digging archives and through Sarah's file discovers a well kept secret about her own in-laws. The film has been rated by 709 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Sarah's Key delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sarah's Key (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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