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Sophie Nélisse: Irena’s Vow and what training as a gymnast gives her as an actor
FromQ with Tom Power
Sophie Nélisse: Irena’s Vow and what training as a gymnast gives her as an actor
FromQ with Tom Power
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
The Canadian actor Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets) stars in the new film “Irena’s Vow,” which tells the story of Irena Gut, a Polish nurse during World War II. Irena becomes a German army major's housekeeper and risks her life to hide a dozen Jewish people within the major's home. Sophie joins Tom in studio to talk about the film, what it means to her, and what her training as an elite gymnast gives her as an actor.
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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