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JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival - Simon & Theodore
A heavily pregnant rabbi prepares the bar mitzvah for a troubled 13-year-old, while her husband escapes a psychiatric ward in Paris. But believe me when I say, Mikael Buchs Simon and Théodore may well be one of the most relatable films you will see all year. This is due in part to something that is unique to French filmmakers: the ability to conjure universality from a melting pot of complications, clearing the fog in the cauldron until, somehow, you see your own reflection staring back at you.
In Simon and Théodore, a hapless ward patient named Simon finds his way back to his expectant rabbi wife, Rivka. Anxious of his condition and his proclivity for self-harm, she concludes that he is not capable of caring for his child. Determined and desperate to prove her wrong, Simon brashly takes it upon himself to follow Théodore, a dejected student of Rivkas, who runs away from his broken family and fathers negligence. Without money, and slowly losing their tempers and minds, the two embark upon a series of misadventures on a cold, Parisian night. Together, the two learn that caring for one another can often be easier than caring for yourself.
French with English Subtitles
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LocationArcLight Cinemas - Glenview (View)
1850 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Glenview, IL 60026
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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