94 minutes, fiction, color, French w/ English subtitles, 2002

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Almost Peaceful is part of The Empire DVD Collection.

Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors.

"Like the work of an expert tailor, it's done with unobtrusive skill, essential warmth and seamless grace."- Chicago Tribune

"Thoroughly charming, sad, gentle, and funny in the best French tradition of high quality cinema." - Variety

"Unlike any other film I have seen about the Holocaust." - Roger Ebert

"31/2 stars! Altogether captivating!" - Newsday

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