Transatlantic is a German period drama series created by Anna Winger. The series is inspired by Julie Orringer's novel, The Flight Portfolio. It is shot in English, German, and French language and features an international cast.[1]
Summary[]
- "Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
- "Marseille 1940-1941.Transatlantic is inspired by the true story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold and the Emergency Rescue Committee. Risking their lives to help more than 2000 refugees escape occupied France, including many artists on the Nazis’ most-wanted list, an international gang of young superheroes and their famous charges occupy a villa at the edge of the city, where the threat of mortal danger gives way to unexpected collaborations and intense love affairs."
- —Official Netflix synopsis
Cast and Characters[]
Main Cast[]
- Gillian Jacobs as Mary Jayne Gold
- Lucas Englander as Albert Hirschmann
- Cory Michael Smith as Varian Fry
- Grégory Montel as Philippe Frot
- Ralph Amoussou as Paul Kandjo
- Deleila Piasko as Lisa Fittko
- Amit Rahav as Thomas Lovegrove
- Corey Stoll as Graham Patterson
Supporting Cast[]
- Birane Ba as Jacques "Petit" Kandjo
- Henriette Confurius as Lena Fischmann
- Luke Thompson as Hiram "Harry" Bingham Jr.
- Lolita Chammah as Lorene Letoret
- Rafaela Nicolay as Margaux
- Isalinde Giovangigli as Marguerite Nouget
- Alexa Karolinski as Hannah Arendt
- Risotto as Dagobert
Episodes[]
- Season One
- Hiding Hand Principle
- The Angel of History
- The Wilderness
- No Road Back
- The Human Condition
- Pure Psychic Automatism
- Fire in the Snow
Awards[]
Trivia[]
- Luke Thompson, who portrays Hiram "Harry" Bingham, also did the French dubbing for his character, as Luke grew up in France and speaks fluent French.[2]
Gallery[]
Promotional Videos[]
Transatlantic - Official Trailer - Netflix
Promotional Images[]
Graham Patterson, Albert Hirshmann, Mary Jayne Gold, Varian Fry and Paul Kandjo
Mary Jayne Gold, Varian Fry, Albert Hirshmann, Paul Kandjo and Lisa Fittko
Mary Jayne Gold and Graham Patterson
Albert Hirschmann and Varian Fry
Mary Jayne Gold, Varian Fry and Thomas Lovegrove
Albert Hirschmann and Mary Jayne Gold
Albert Hirschmann, Varian Fry and Mary Jayne Gold
Mary Jayne Gould
Lisa, Paul, Albert, Mary Jayne, Varian and Thomas
Varian Fry
Albert Hirschman
Lisa Fittko
Paul Kandjo
Thomas Lovegrove
Hannah Arendt
Varian Fry with all the refugees
Mary Jayne walks away
Paul Kandjo and Lisa Fittko
Max Ernst and Peggy Guggenheim at the party
Andre Breton in costume
Victor Brauner and Marcel Duchamp in costume
Jaqueline Lamba in costume
Varian Fry and Thomas Lovegrove
Julius, Paul Kandjo, Albert Hirschmann and Walter Benjamin
Varian Fry with refugees
Albert at a desk
Albert, Paul and Mary Jayne
Graham at his desk
Philippe and Graham
Hans, Lisa, Varian and Thomas
Philipe Frot
Walter Mehring, Hannah Arendt, Thomas Lovegrove and Varian Fry
Harry by the sea
Graham in a car
Peggy Guggenheim
Bill Freier
Albert and Varian working
Posters[]
Behind the Scenes[]
Anna Winger talks to Cory Michael Smith and a man
Lucas, Ralph and Birane
See More[]
Watch Transatlantic on Netflix
