Monsieur Mayonnaise
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Artist and filmmaker Philippe Mora (Mad Dog Morgan; The Howling II; Swastika) is producing a graphic novel about his late father, Georges, widely known in Melbourne as a beloved contemporary art patron and owner of bohemian eateries Mirka Café, Café Balzac and the Tolarno Restaurant and Galleries. Less known, however, is Georges' astonishing history as part of the French resistance during World War II, his friendship with renowned mime Marcel Marceau (Philippe's godfather), and how together they saved thousands of Jewish lives with a fiendishly simple trick involving baguettes and mayonnaise.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2016-07-31
Runtime: 93 mins
Director: Trevor Graham
Spoken language: English, Français
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Monsieur Mayonnaise
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Production Countries: Australia
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