Claude Lelouch, the renowned French director, visits the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, utilizing his iPhone to capture video notes from historical interiors. His exploration of a Jewish immigrant family's apartment sparks ideas for a new film. Recently in town for the restored release of his iconic film "A Man and a Woman," Lelouch reflects on his cinematic roots and childhood experiences during the Nazi Occupation in France. His journey through this historic neighborhood deepens his connection to the Jewish immigrant narrative in America.
During the Nazi Occupation, Lelouch and his mother found refuge in movie theatres, where she would hide him from the Gestapo while looking for new places to stay.
Lelouch utilized his iPhone during a visit to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum to film details from the apartment, sparking inspiration for a new movie.
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