Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore (AKA Claude)

Synopsis

Two women ahead of their time, caught in the war that changed the world. Artists, surrealists, lovers, resistance fighters. Based on a true story.
Jersey, World War II. Vehemently opposed to any form of oppression, Surrealist artists and lovers Lucy Schwob and Suzanne Malherbe (aka Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore) decide to mount their own resistance movement when the Germans invade. They compose notes encouraging soldiers to rise up against Nazism, then disguise themselves and disseminate the notes throughout the island. They continue their operation for 4 years, while the German Command hunt for members of a large, organised movement.

Details

Year

2024

Type of film

Features

Director

Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor

Producer

Alex Thiele, David Collins

Screenwriter

Hannah Patterson, Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor

Film Title Note

Film title should read "Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore"

Genre

• LBGT
• Drama

Production status

Pre-production

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Last updated 7th November 2023