EMOTIONAL ARITHMETIC

Country:	Canada
Language:	English
Duration:	99 minutes
Distributor:	Celluloid Dreams
Director:	Paolo Barzman
Starring:	Susan Sarandon / Christopher Plummer / Gabriel Byrne / Max von Sydow
Genre:	Drama
Classification:	PG

Emotional Arithmetic is a story of redemption, healing, and reconciliation ignited by the re-union of three survivors of Drancy, a World War II internment camp just outside of Paris.

In 1945, Jakob Bronski (von Sydow), a young dissident held at Drancy, takes two children, Melanie and Christopher, under his charge. Forty years later Melanie (Sarandon) discovers that the now elderly Jakob, whom she believed had been taken from Drancy to Auschwitz and killed, is still alive. She immediately invites him to live with her and her family on their farm in Canada.

Jakob arrives with Christopher (Byrne) as a surprise for Melanie and she and Christopher must face the truth of the life-long bond between them.

The past explodes into the present in an unexpected and tender love story, which is life altering for them and those around them.

A top-notch cast and lush cinematography by Luc Montpellier makes this drama a must-see.

What the Critics say!

“…the incredible cast basically put on a master class of humanistic acting, ensuring that Emotional Arithmetic equals profound impact” Scott A. Gray – Exclaim!

“Sarandon delivers an outstanding performance … Max von Sydow stands out … in a delightful performance … a heartbreaking drama … profoundly moving film.” Geoffrey D. Roberts – Reel Talk

“This is an emotional film that will captivate the audience while relating a deeply human story.” – hometheatreinfo.com

“Performed with consummate intelligence, conviction and skill by its superb cast” Toronto Star