The new film “The Renoir Girls” juxtaposes the idyllic, privileged upbringing of a French family with the brutal reality of antisemitism that erupted during Nazi occupation. Through intimate family portraits and stark historical scenes, the story reveals how a once‑peaceful life was shattered by the rise of anti‑Jewish sentiment and violence. By weaving personal memories with the broader sweep of World War II, the movie offers a powerful reminder of how quickly innocence can be lost amid hatred and oppression.
“The Renoir Girls” contrasts the images of a sweet, privileged childhood with the barbarism of antisemitism, which flared in Nazi-occupied France.
