Closing Night

Once Upon My Mother

Monday, July 13

7 p.m. 

102 Minutes, French (English subtitles)

Concessions: Popcorn, candy, macarons, and coffee bar

 

In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngest sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a club foot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.

From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mother's love for her child.

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​Based on Roland Perez’s book Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan, published in France by Les Escales.

 

More information: www.jewishtoledo.org/toledo-jewish-film-festival-2026