"The Song of Names" (film)

"The Song of Names" is a 2019 drama film directed by François Girard, centered on a man named Dovidl Rapoport, a gifted Jewish violin prodigy who disappears during World War II. Decades later, his childhood friend Martin, haunted by their separation and Dovidl’s mysterious absence, seeks to uncover the truth about what happened. The film explores themes of memory, loss, identity, and the enduring power of friendship, weaving past and present to reveal deep emotional connections and the impact of history on individual lives. It’s a poignant story about the quest for understanding and reconciliation across generations.