How Hollywood (Fictionally) Won World War Two". Empire. August 4, 2011. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013 . Retrieved December 1, 2012. I loved the enchantment of Casablanca. and the country of Morocco. The Ocean views, the architecture, the ancient city and the famous history behind it all. Not only was is a great story, it was a wonderful tour of the country as well. Zoe is in Casa through husband Tom’s job relocation and trying to find her way through the expat life. She’s just passing through. And for Josie and her family, fleeing from occupied France and the Nazi persecution of the Jews, they are refugees in Casa which is a temporary stopover on their way to America. Casablanca, Morocco 1941: When 12 year old (nearly 13) Josie Duval and her family arrive in Casablanca, having fled France when the Germans invade Paris, it is but a stepping stone to their new future that awaits them across the Atlantic in America. For Josie and her sister Annette are half-Jewish as their maman DelphineGuillaume Duval arranges a passage to Casablanca where they will apply for American visas and await their transit to Portugal which would then see their passage to America.

Zoe and her husband move to Casablanca to have a fresh start to work on repairing their marriage. Zoe finds it hard to fit in as an ex-pat in a foreign country it is all so different. Then she finds the diary of a young Jewish girl from 1941 under a floorboard. It is the story of Jose, her parents, her sister Annette and her friends Nina and Felix. Written in a diary by a 12 year old it is the story of their flight from Paris and their time in Casablanca while waiting to immigrate to America. Thus Casablanca is not just one film. It is many films, an anthology. Made haphazardly, it probably made itself, if not actually against the will of its authors and actors, then at least beyond their control. And this is the reason it works, in spite of aesthetic theories and theories of film making. For in it there unfolds with almost telluric force the power of Narrative in its natural state, without Art intervening to discipline it... When all the archetypes burst in shamelessly, we reach Homeric depths. Two clichés make us laugh. A hundred clichés move us. For we sense dimly that the clichés are talking among themselves, and celebrating a reunion. [140] Takarazuka Revue Company. Archived from the original on September 25, 2009 . Retrieved October 3, 2009.While rewrites did occur during filming, Aljean Harmetz's examination of the scripts has shown that many of the key scenes were shot after Bergman knew how the film would end; any confusion was, according to critic Roger Ebert, "emotional", not "factual". [15]

Stillman, Josh (November 5, 2012). "Producer pushing for 'Casablanca' sequel". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014 . Retrieved October 7, 2014. Likewise, Josie's story seemed like it would be inevitable but the little twist at the end was very moving. I really loved all the historical elements, learning some things I didn't know before about Casablanca and quilting to name two, and I loved the humanity of so many of the characters in the book. Considering the heavy topics in this book, and there were many, including the desperate, harrowing journeys of refugees in both timelines, the book had a surprisingly hopeful message and a light touch which made it an easier read.Thomas, Bob (August 3, 1992). "Treasure trove: Recycling movie classics financial success for film studio". The Paducah Sun. p.58 . Retrieved April 21, 2022– via Newspapers.com. Meanwhile, her 17 year old sister Annette had been mourning the fact they had to leave her boyfriend Eduardo and would often break out in floods of tears...in between finding ways to torment her little sister. And then she met Olivier and suddenly Eduardo was forgotten which Josie was at pains to remind her. Casablanca – You Must Remember This... A Tribute to Casablanca (Blu-ray Disc). Warner Home Video. February 2, 2010. Event occurs at 31:56.