Chichinette – How I Accidentally Became a Spy
By Nicola Alice Hens
Country: Germany, France
Languages: French, English
Original title: Chichinette - Wie ich zufällig Spionin wurde
Casting: Marthe & Major Cohn
Production year: 2019
Runtime: 01h26
Production company: Amos Geva, Merovee Films, DFFB, RBB
The untold story of a French Jewish former spy, Marthe Cohn – aka Chichinette. After keeping silent for almost 60 years, she shares her extraordinary story of a 4.5 feet high woman who managed to beat the odds and fight the Nazis as a spy. At the age of 98, she now tours the world, promoting her message to people of all generations.
Haifa IFF 2019 – Special Mention Award
Hofer Filmtage 2019
Luxembourg City Film Fest 2020
Protesta IFF 2020
« Just when you think every World War II story has been told, another fascinating one emerges [...] Marthe Cohn deserves every accolade that comes her way. » - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
« Both respectful and admiring, the director tells Marthe's extraordinary journey in an equally extraordinary portrait, the subject being so endearing. » - LE FIGARO
