Foreign Film: Persian Lessons

Inspired by a true story, the film centers on the son of a rabbi who is held prisoner in a transit camp while trying to escape from the Nazis into Switzerland. To survive, the man clams to know Farsi so he can teach the language to an SS officer who hopes to open a restaurant in Iran after World War II. 2020. Not Rated (Sexual situations, violence). In German, French, Italian, English and Farsi with English subtitles. 127 min. Hosted by Irv Slifkin. No registration required.