Arnost Lustig, a highly esteemed literary figure of our era, penned the novel ‘A Girl from Antwerp,’ which serves as the foundation for our film, Colette. This work is deeply rooted in Lustig’s own harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps, including his memories of multiple escape attempts from the horrors of Auschwitz. The narrative, crafted by Lustig, a Pulitzer Prize nominee, explores the formidable strength of love amidst dire circumstances. It tells the tale of young lovers who exhibit unwavering resolve to break free from a life of despair and their bravery in confronting the possibility of death.