Recent Work - Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien
Documentary Film
Documentary Film: “Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien”
Shrouded in mystery, our documentary dives into the seldom-told tale of Luxembourg’s emigration to Argentina.
Unearthing forgotten roots, descendants of Luxembourgish immigrants to Argentina embark on a transformative journey of discovery, challenging generational misconceptions and rekindling a cultural heritage that bridges two distinct worlds.
In “Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien,” the fascinating tale of Luxembourgers who migrated to Argentina is unveiled, chronicling their challenges, adaptability, and the ensuing generations’ efforts to rediscover their ancestral roots.
The documentary sheds light on two significant waves of Luxembourgish immigration to Argentina in the 19th century, emphasizing both their initial hardships and eventual triumphs.
Pioneers, driven by varied reasons, from evading poverty to new beginnings, faced untold adversities such as forced Spanish language assimilation and misleading prospects. However, Luxembourgish values like work ethic, punctuality, and gratitude remained the foundation of their descendants’ identity.
Fast forward to the 21st century, many of these descendants, sparked by the surge in the pursuit of genealogy during the Covid-19 lockdown, began uncovering their true Luxembourgish heritage, correcting generations of misconceptions that they were “Germans”.
This newfound knowledge ignited a fervor to reconnect with their Luxembourg roots, leading to the establishment of communities and organizations like the Argentina Luxembourg Association.
As the documentary wraps, it turns its lens towards the future, where some descendants express aspirations of returning to Luxembourg, while others aim to fortify and celebrate their Luxembourgish traditions in Argentina.
Project - Charlotte & Margaret
In Luxembourg at the end of World War I, the Spanish Flu pandemic is raging.
24-year-old Margaret falls in love with an American soldier. To offer her family a better future, she will journey alone to join him in the US Wild West. But her American dream is not what she expects.
In Luxembourg, Charlotte will give her all to assume her role as Grand Duchess. Eventually she will also end up in exile in the USA in order to save her country.
24-year-old Margaret falls in love with an American soldier. To offer her family a better future, she will journey alone to join him in the US Wild West. But her American dream is not what she expects.
In Luxembourg, Charlotte will give her all to assume her role as Grand Duchess. Eventually she will also end up in exile in the USA in order to save her country.
Both women will face different challenges and overcome incredible odds to save what matters most to them.
Their two lives could not seem further apart. Yet it is with the same strength of character, courage and values of the heart that these two heroines will overcome every hurdle.
Despite what initially feels like a nightmare, Margaret’s American dream will prove to be a model of success. And Charlotte will prove to be a sovereign who could both inspire the most modest of her citizens and play a leading role in the outcome of the Second World War.
Charlotte & Margaret (working title) is a mini-series based on these two women’s true stories.
Status: Series Bible & Episode Outlines Completed (50 Pages)
French Text Written by: Sylvie Lehmann & Louise Dubois
Based on an original work by: Daniel Atz