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The Screen Guide

THE MASCOT is the story of one man's struggle to discover his stolen identity. In 1941 Extermination Troops arrived in Alex Kurzem's village, killing all the Jews. He managed to escape, though was found by Nazi soldiers and faced execution. In an astounding turn of events, one soldier saved his live and he was adopted as their mascot or good luck charm. He was instructed never to reveal his Jewish identity.

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Crew

Director
Lina Caneva
Writers
Lina Caneva  Mark Kurzem
Producer
Lina Caneva  Mark Kurzem
Executive Producers
Brian McKenzie
Dir. of Photography
Noel Jones  Michael Jones

Cast

Mark Kurzem (narrator)

Production Details

Production Completion
2002
Genre
Drama, History and national identity, Religion and ethics
Production Company
Caneva Media Productions

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • London Australian Film Festival
    (2004)