Yad Vashem Collections - Movies

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Pillar of Fire, Part 10 - Trapped (1938-1939)

Director : Gideon Drori, Shlomo Arad

Production Year : 1986

Duration : 60

Language : English, German, Hebrew

Days That Shook the world - Kristallnacht

Documentary series, dealing with crucial days and events of the 20th century. Each chapter presents archive material and dramatic reenacments. Based on eye-testimonies and archive materials, this episode presents a dramatized account of the events of November 9th, 1938, a night that changed the life of the Jews in Germany and came to known as a turning point in Hitler's persecution of the Jews. Gangs of Nazi youths roamed through Jewish neighborhoods breaking windows and burning and looting synagogues. Many Jews were attacked and 91 died.

Director : Nic Young

Production Year : 2003

Duration : 30

Language : English, German

More Than Broken Glass - Memories of Kristallnacht

Documentary comprising testimonies, archival footage and stills to tell the story of "Krystalnacht", the infamous, well-organized Nazi attack on Jews, synagogues, and businesses on November 9, 1938, considered by some as the "beginning" of the Holocaust.

Director : Chris Pelzer

Production Year : 1988

Duration : 59

Language : English