Michel Hazanavicius, a renowned filmmaker, initially hesitated to adapt Jean-Claude Grumberg's Holocaust-themed fable, 'The Most Precious of Cargoes.' Despite his emotional connection to the story through his heritage, he felt the subject matter was not his to tell. Influenced by his wife, Berenice Bejo, who emphasized the importance of sharing their family history with their children, Hazanavicius ultimately embraced the project. He recognized that many Jewish parents might also have not conveyed their histories, making this adaptation crucial for preserving memory and awareness among younger generations.
It was Hazanavicius's wife, Berenice Bejo, who changed his mind, convincing him the story needed to be shared with their kids and future generations.
Initially hesitant, Hazanavicius thought the Holocaust story was not his to tell, feeling it belonged to his grandparents and parents, not himself.
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