In July 1942, during the Vel’ d’Hiv’ Roundup of Jewish families in Paris, 13 year old Tauba Birenbaum and her parents, who are Polish Jews, find refuge in a tiny room for the next 765 days. Living conditions are tough and they fear being discovered at any moment. But while her parents sink further into despair, Tauba’s fighting spirit shines through. She finds joy in every little thing, from a piano drawn on the floor, to the views of Paris through an open window. Despite extreme circumstances, she will keep hope until the liberation of Paris, and take back control of her life.

The Future Awaits (2025)

A life of resilience, hope and memory.

★ 7.5/10 February 26, 2025 93 min

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Director: Nils Tavernier  ·  Writers: Guy Birenbaum, Laurent Bertoni, Nils Tavernier

In July 1942, during the Vel’ d’Hiv’ Roundup of Jewish families in Paris, 13 year old Tauba Birenbaum and her parents, who are Polish Jews, find refuge in a tiny room for the next 765 days. Living conditions are tough and they fear being discovered at any moment. But while her parents sink further into despair, Tauba’s fighting spirit shines through. She finds joy in every little thing, from a piano drawn on the floor, to the views of Paris through an open window. Despite extreme circumstances, she will keep hope until the liberation of Paris, and take back control of her life.

Director

Nils Tavernier

Cast

Violette Guillon Tauba Zylberstein (young) Guillaume Gallienne Moshe Zylberstein Adeline D'Hermy Rywka Sandrine Bonnaire Rose Laurent Bateau Désiré Claude Mathieu Marta Zoé Richard Estelle Bernard Le Coq Rod Paradot