Mrs. G

  • Kosher Beach

Showings

Brattle Theatre Sat, Nov 16, 2019 6:30 PM
The incredible story of Mrs. Lea Gottlieb, known as “Mrs. G,” a Holocaust survivor who founded Gottex, one of the most successful swimsuit companies in the world.
Film Info
Director(s):Dalit Kimor
Country:Israel
Year:2019
Language:English
Hebrew
Hungarian
Running Time:55 min
Type of Film:Documentary
Premiere Status:Massachusetts Premiere
Topic:Biography
Family Relationships
Holocaust
Immigration
Israeli History
Israel
Women

Description

The incredible story of how one woman created the world’s most famous swimsuit company.  Mrs. Lea Gottlieb, known as “Mrs. G,” started Gottex in her tiny Tel Aviv apartment. A Holocaust survivor with endless creativity, unbridled passion, and a dominant personality, Mrs. G was able to climb to the pinnacle of the glamorous  fashion world. But ultimately, this success meant navigating complex relationships with her two daughters and making complicated personal decisions while trying to keep her business afloat. 

 

Followed by a conversation with fashion historian Keren Ben-Horin 

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