Who Killed Santa Claus?
US Premiere of New Restoration
L’Assassinat du père Noël
Schedule
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Dir. Christian-Jaque, 1941, France, 104min, DCP
Starring Harry Baur, Renée Faure, Fernand Ledoux
Carolers and tinsel; the perfect setting for Christmas Eve in a snowy mountain village. But when a body is discovered, dressed as Santa, the hysteria soon spreads and accusations fly. The first film produced by the German controlled Continental Films, who regulated film production under the occupation, this is more than a fireside mystery for a chilly night. Christian-Jaque creates a parable for collaboration, and subversively portrays a perilous moment in French history, when neighbors denounced each other and wondered who was to be trusted.
Venue
Event Pricing
($3 for Advance Tickets)
(Sept-Oct or Nov-Dec)
Cinésalon is made possible by the generous support of BNP Paribas, Sofitel New York and Air France.
Restored in 4K for PATHÉ by Eclair group for the image and L.E. Diapason for the sound, with the support of the CNC.
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