The Performance

Set in 1937, this drama follows Harold May, a skilled Jewish-American tap dancer touring Europe with his troupe. After being offered a substantial sum of money by a German contact, Harold and his company travel to Berlin for a performance. The man who hired them is unaware of Harold's Jewish heritage, and upon arrival, the group learns that the show will take place before Adolf Hitler.

The film was directed by Shira Piven, marking her second feature following Welcome to Me. Piven also co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Salzberg. The production was a joint effort between the United States and Slovakia, involving Daniel Finkelman Films, Sparks Go, and FrameFilm SK. The cast is led by Jeremy Piven in the role of Harold, supported by Robert Carlyle, Maimie McCoy, Adam Garcia, Steven Berkoff, and Isaac Gryn, with a total of 27 credited performers.

Released on December 13, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 113 minutes. It has received a moderate response from audiences, currently holding a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 167 votes.