An Unusual Spy

<p>These days, a bit of Good News is well needed...So here it is! Celebrating 100 in the era of a pandemic. After fighting the Nazis, she is not going to let Cornavirus steal her 100th festivities!!! <img alt="100 Birthday" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/659157/Screenshot_2020-04-14_at_22.38.30-1586896762.png"> <strong>Check out the celebration drive-by-party of Marthe Cohn:</strong> <a href="https://vimeo.com/407460961?fbclid=IwAR0cpy1y5jD8dSU-cHjnIVg3_ZDaySv_LV0gxtqNj4v9GcY3xWP9RWQo5ks" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/407460961?fbclid=IwAR0cpy1y5jD8dSU-cHjnIVg3_ZDaySv_LV0gxtqNj4v9GcY3xWP9RWQo5ks</a> <em>*Feel free to share the birthday video on your social&nbsp;media and press network!&nbsp;</em></p> <p>Film release update:</p> <p>Due to COVID-19, our US and German theatrical release had to change.&nbsp;</p> <p>This means that while we planned to release in Germany on March 19th, this is more likely to become September 2020 if all things remain as foreseen, and the cinemas will go back to activity by then. The US release had to go from cinemas to online and DVD. You can get more information on how to share the film with your networks here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kinolorber.com/product/chichinette-the-accidental-spy-dvd-1?fbclid=IwAR3SkpIy2CNsP1dUIfHiTo-GPCL-ujzwQhYRBUvLa8apUKf_M5fkUr19gys">https://www.kinolorber.com/product/chichinette-the-accidental-spy-dvd-1?fbclid=IwAR3SkpIy2CNsP1dUIfHiTo-GPCL-ujzwQhYRBUvLa8apUKf_M5fkUr19gys</a></p> <p><img alt="Chichinette cover dvd 1586896844" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/659158/Chichinette_Cover_DVD-1586896844.jpg"></p>

<p><img alt="760628937_640-1554120709" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/582777/760628937_640-1554120709.jpg"></p> You made it possible ! <p>We are glad to let you know, that the project originally called "<strong>an Unusual Spy</strong>" is now a finished film. It's been a long and challenging journey, but the <strong>result </strong>is beyond expectations. While we are now waiting on a first Festival selection to present our baby to the world, a <strong>sales agent</strong> (<a href="http://www.urbandistrib.com/films/chichinette-how-i-accidentally-became-a-spy/" target="_blank">Urban Distribution</a>) and a <strong>German distributor </strong>(<a href="https://www.missingfilms.de/index.php/filme/10-filme-neu/287-chichinette" target="_blank">Missing Films</a>) are already attached to the project.  We will now start sending <strong>rewards </strong>as promised in our KissKissBankBank crowdfunding campain.  Some of you already have their <strong>names </strong>on the end credits and on the <a href="http://chichinette-film.com/impressum-1.html." target="_blank">official Website</a>. Others will soon receive a <strong>digital postcard</strong>, a <strong>DVD</strong>, a <strong>printed picture</strong>or even an <strong>original image</strong> by Aline Helmcke, used in the film.  We take this opportunity to <strong>thank you </strong>again for your <strong>support</strong>. You have been great. For those who would want to see the film asap, we must say : <strong>remain patient ! </strong>Good things come to those who wait.  In the meantime, check out the <strong>trailer </strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/318247315" target="_blank">HERE</a> and follow the <strong>next steps</strong> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marthecohnchichinette/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or subscribe for <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/6wlJf2wke31RhzUm1" target="_blank">Newsletter</a>.</p>

<p>Chers Kissbanker,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Beaucoup de choses se passent en ce moment pour le documentaire que vous avez soutenu il y a deux ans, il est donc grand temps de vous faire un récapitulatif général. </p> <p>Si vous suivez la page Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marthecohnchichinette/">https://www.facebook.com/marthecohnchichinette/</a> vous êtes déjà bien informés, mais avez-vous tout suivi ? </p> <p><img alt="International-1573061130" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629322/international-1573061130.jpg"></p> <p><a href="http://www.urbandistribution.fr/">URBAN DISTRIBUTION</a> est le vendeur international. Sa mission est de soumettre le film au plus grand nombre de festival et de trouver des distributeurs intéressés pour sortir le film dans les salles de leur pays, ainsi que de vendre le film aux chaines TV et aux plateformes VOD.</p> <p><a href="https://www.haifaff.co.il/eng/Films/6207/Chichinette_-_How_I_Accidentally_Became_a_Spy_%7C_Chichinette_-_Wie_ich_zuf%C3%A4llig_Spionin_wurde">WORLD PREMIERE A HAIFA</a> (ISRAEL) – 13/10/2019</p> <p><img alt="Marthe_haifa-1573061311" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629327/marthe_haifa-1573061311.jpg"></p> <p>Le film a été présenté en avant-première mondiale au 35ème HAIFA International Film Festival, en presence de Marthe Cohn et son époux, ainsi que de la réalisatrice Nicola Hens et du producteur Amos Geva.</p> <p>La projection était complète et le débat qui a suivi était très intense.</p> <p>“Chichinette” a reçu une Mention Spéciale du Jury et le journal télévisé national <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kan.news/videos/vb.220634478361516/2336880119960641/?type=2&amp;theater">a diffusé un reportage</a> sur Marthe et le film.</p> <p><a href="https://www.screendaily.com/news/kino-lorber-takes-us-rights-to-doc-chichinette-how-i-accidentally-became-a-spy-exclusive/5144164.article">SCREEN INTERNATIONAL</a> a publié récemment que le film avait été vendu aux Etats-Unis (Kino Lorber), au Royaume-Uni (Signature), en Hongrie (Cirko) et en France (Urban Distribution).&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="France-1573061143" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629323/France-1573061143.jpg"></p> <p><a href="http://www.urbandistribution.fr/films/chichinette-ma-vie-despionne/">“Chichinette – ma vie d’espionne”</a>, c’est sous ce titre que le film est sorti en France le 30 octobre dernier. Marthe et Major étaient présents pour des projections à Metz, Paris et bientôt Poitiers, Blois, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulouse, Strasbourg. Pour trouver une séance proche de vous : <a href="http://www.allocine.fr/seance/film-273875/toutes/">http://www.allocine.fr/seance/film-273875/toutes/</a></p> <p><img alt="Espace_st_martin-1573061466" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629329/espace_st_martin-1573061466.jpg"></p> <p>ARTE a invité Marthe à parler de sa vie et du film dans leur émission “28 Minutes” show.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/093320-001-A/marthe-hoffnung-cohn-28-minutes/">https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/093320-001-A/marthe-hoffnung-cohn-28-minutes/</a></p> <p>La presse réserve un accueil chaleureux au film. Les critiques sont très positives dans l’ensemble.</p> <p><img alt="Marthe_presse_francaise-1573060897" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629319/marthe_presse_francaise-1573060897.jpg"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="Germany-1573061153" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/629324/Germany-1573061153.jpg"></p> <p>L’avant-première allemande a eu lieu la semaine dernière aux <a href="https://hofer-filmtage.com/festival-2019/dokumentarfilme-2019/">Hofer Filmtage</a>. Il a également été montré à Frankfurt, aux Judische Kulturwochen. Il sera également diffusé :</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.jfsbr.com/">Judische Filmtage Saarbrücken le 09.11.2019 – avec invité</a></p> <p>- <a href="http://www.kinobar-leipzig.de/cgi-bin/film.pl?filmId=2082">Filme gegen das Vergessen Leipzig le 10.11.2019</a></p> <p>- <a href="https://www.kasselerdokfest.de/">Kasseler DOKfest le 14.11.2019</a></p> <p>- <a href="https://filmfest.frauenrechte.de/2019/de/dokus.htm">Filmfest FrauenWelten Tübingen le 24.11.2019</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://missingfilms.de/index.php/filme/10-filme-neu/287-chichinette">Missing Films</a> distribuera le film sur les écrans allemands dès 2020.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="100_goal_reachedb-1499767473" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/440300/100_goal_reachedB-1499767473.jpg"></p><p> </p><p><strong>We are so overwhelmed and excited to announce that today we have reached our 100% goal!</strong></p><p>This could not have happened without the amazing support of our backers and all this even with 7 days left on the campaign.</p><p> </p><p><img alt="Can_i_still_support-1499768065" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/440303/can_i_still_support-1499768065.jpg"> </p><p><strong>YES</strong>! Our campaign isn't just about money, it's about <u>building a community</u> and for this we need you with us.</p><p> </p><p><img alt="Now_what-1499768107" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/440304/now_what-1499768107.jpg"></p><p>Us reaching the 100% means that we can now focus on finishing the film about Marthe and make the animation depicting her memories of the past. However, you may still contribute and support the project in the upcoming week! No sum is too little and perhaps we can even make it to 120%!</p><p>We invite you to follow our news updates in the upcoming week as well as in the months ahead, as we will progress with the film and stay tuned for our film release in 2018 - Hopefully - Coming soon to a cinema near <strong>YOU</strong>!</p><p> </p><p><img alt="Rewards-1499768118" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/440305/rewards-1499768118.jpg"></p><p>The delivery of all rewards will begin as soon as possible in accordance with the date of delivery stated on each reward. We will keep you updated if any delays shall occur, however, we hope to deliver on time or sooner! </p><p>Much love,</p><p>Team "An Unusual Spy"</p><p><img alt="Heart-1499767762" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/440302/heart-1499767762.jpg">   </p>