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A girl in hiding - Berthe Badihi's story

A short animated documentary. Bert Bédichi was born in Lyon, France, in 1932. After Germany occupied France in June 1940 and Jews faced the threat of arrest and deportation, Bert was hidden in the home of Madame Massonnet, living under a false identity until the end of the war. Madame Massonnet was later recognized as Righteous Among the Nations for her courageous actions.