Menemsha Films Scores U.S. Rights to World War II Drama ‘The Pianist’s Choice’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Key Highlights

• Oscar Lesage, a scene-stealer in “The Substance,” stars as François Touraine, a gifted pianist forced to tour Germany performing for Nazi leaders in a desperate bid to save the Jewish woman who taught him music — and whom he has loved since childhood.
• When he returns to France having lost everything, an encounter with a young woman helps him rebuild his life and find his way back to music.
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• The film was produced by Nelly Kafsky through her Mazel Productions banner.
• Menemsha Films plans to release the title later this year.