’June Zero’ Release Set for June 28th
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Writer-director Jake Paltrow’s latest film, ‘June Zero,’ will be released in theaters in New York on June 28th, Los Angeles on July 5th, and nationwide on July 12th. The film, which had its U.S. premiere at Film at Lincoln Center’s New York Jewish Film Festival and was an official selection at several other festivals, is based on true accounts and told from the unique perspectives of three distinct figures: Eichmann’s Jewish Moroccan prison guard, an Israeli police investigator who also happens to be a Holocaust survivor, and a precocious 13-year-old Libyan immigrant.The film, which was shot entirely on 16mm film in Israel and Ukraine, delves into the complexities of the human experience during the pivotal trial of Adolf Eichmann, underscoring the notion that shared traumas have the power to forge strong bonds and unexpected moments of triumph.
About ‘June Zero’
‘June Zero’ is a historical drama set around the trial, verdict, and 1962 execution of Adolf Eichmann, a principal architect of the Holocaust. The film is told from the perspectives of three characters involved in the trial: Eichmann’s prison guard, an Israeli police investigator, and a young Libyan immigrant. The film explores the different ways in which people experience and process traumatic events, and how these experiences can shape their lives.
Cast and Crew
The film stars Koby Adere, Adam Gabay, and Tzahi Grad. It was written and directed by Jake Paltrow, and produced by Oren Moverman, Miranda Bailey, and David Silber.
Release
‘June Zero’ will be released in theaters in New York on June 28th, Los Angeles on July 5th, and nationwide on July 12th. The film will also be available on streaming platforms at a later date.
