JUMP is a psychological drama revealing for the first time the extraordinary circumstances behind the unjust murder trial of the young Jew, Philippe Halsman, who would later become the most sought after celebrity portrait photographer of his generation.
Acting
Swayze's final dramatic role—surprisingly restrained as the defense attorney.
Production
Reconstruction of 1928 Austria feels authentic, suffocating.
Director
Joshua Sinclair
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Halsman invented the 'jumpology' technique—photographing subjects mid-leap—which became his signature with stars like Marilyn Monroe and Salvador Dalí.
The case was a flashpoint for Austrian anti-Semitism; Halsman's father died shortly after his release, and Philippe never returned to Austria.
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