Transatlantic
In 1940, Varian Fry traveled to Marseille carrying three thousand dollars and a list of imperiled artists and writers he hoped to help escape within a few weeks. Instead, he stayed more than a year, working to procure false documents, amass emergency funds, and arrange journeys across Spain and Portugal, where the refugees would embark for safer ports. His many clients included Hannah Arendt, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, and Marc Chagall, and the race against time to save them is a tale of forbidden love, high-stakes adventure, and unimaginable courage.
- Metascore64
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Drama, Documentary
- TV-14
In 1940, Varian Fry traveled to Marseille carrying three thousand dollars and a list of imperiled artists and writers he hoped to help escape within a few weeks. Instead, he stayed more than a year, working to procure false documents, amass emergency funds, and arrange journeys across Spain and Portugal, where the refugees would embark for safer ports. His many clients included Hannah Arendt, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, and Marc Chagall, and the race against time to save them is a tale of forbidden love, high-stakes adventure, and unimaginable courage.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Hiding Hand Principle
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 51 mins
In 1940 Marseilles, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry realise they'll need to use unconventional methods to help the city's refugees.
Episode 2
The Angel of History
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 48 mins
An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.
Episode 3
The Wilderness
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 50 mins
Mary-Jayne takes on a risky undercover mission. At the villa Air-Bel, artist Max Ernst throws a surrealist birthday party for the history books.
Episode 4
No Road Back
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 46 mins
When Nazi officers spark panic and a police crackdown, Albert must smuggle the writer Walter Mehring out of the city. Varian bumps into an old friend.
Episode 5
The Human Condition
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 56 mins
Under pressure from Margaux, Mary-Jayne masterminds a prison break. Thomas and a new friend at the villa push Varian to live up to his ideals.
Episode 6
Pure Psychic Automatism
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 48 mins
Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.
Episode 7
Fire in the Snow
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 54 mins
Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.
