Photographer Philippe Halsman became one of the most sought-after celebrity portrait artists of his generation creating memorable images of famous personalities often jumping in midair for LIFE magazine. Before coming to the U.S. however Halsman suffered a terrible fate. Set in 1928 Austria Jump brings us the true story of the first trial of a Jew by the Nazi government. Philippe Halsman and his bullying father Morduch share a troubled relationship which turns increasingly sour as the two embark upon a hiking tour in Austria. When Morduch is found murdered Philippe... is charged and convicted of the crime. Is the assumption of guilt based on strong evidence or on the Halsman family's Jewish faith? [show more]
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Psychological drama centred on the unjust murder trial of Philippe Halsman (Ben Silverstone), a young Jewish man who would later become the most sought after celebrity portrait photographer of his generation. Set in 1928 in Austria, during the rise of fascism, the film tells of the relationship between Philippe and his father Morduch (Heinz Hoenig) and depicts the events leading to his father's death during a hike in the Alps, while focusing an eye upon the anti-Semitic atmosphere of the trial where Philippe stands accused of his father's murder.
JUMP is the captivating true story of Philippe Halsman; a young Jew who was unfairly tried for murder in 1920s Austria
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