Monsieur Mayonnaise

An incredible true tale of mayonnaise sandwiches, Nazis and a hand-painted comic book!

Documentary
93 min     8     2016     Australia

Overview

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.

Reviews

Simon Foster wrote:
"As he peels away the layers of family history, Mora also documents his experience on canvas, allowing the film to capture how the events that impact the artist impact his art..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/8/1/monsieur-mayonnaise.html

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