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Playing For Time

Playing For Time

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by Fania Fénelon, Marcelle Routier, Arthur Miller
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A stage adaptation by Arthur Miller of his acclaimed 1980 screenplay filmed starring Vanessa Redgrave in the lead role. Playing For Time tells the extraordinary true story of the women's orchestra in Auschwitz. It centers on Fania Fenelon, a Parisian singer, who is arrested by the Nazis, sent to Auschwitz and there finds herself swept into the orchestra, composed entirely of women prisoners and founded to entertain the camp commandants. As long as the orchestra finds favour, its members are spared the gas chambers. They are, quite literally, playing for time.

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ISBN13: 9781854590961
ISBN10: 1854590960
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication Year: 1990
Format: Paperback

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    Powerful story of survival through music in Auschwitz.

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    If you're drawn to stories of resilience and the human spirit, this adaptation of Playing For Time offers an intense and emotional glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of history. The real-life account of women in the Auschwitz orchestra showcases their bravery and ingenuity amidst unimaginable circumstances. It's a moving read that delves into how art and hope can persist even in the darkest times.
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