Yad Vashem Collections - Movies

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The Making of The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

The story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who was part of the Polish underground during World War II and was arrested by the Nazi's for saving the lives of nearly 2,000 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw ghetto.

Director : Jan Parkinson

Production Year : 2009

Duration : 15

Language : English

Übernachtung

A documentary film animated by Daniela Sherer. Bringing oral history to life, moving visually from the present to the past. Irene Steinberg ,an 83 year old woman, recalls the events of one fateful night in her childhood, as she shares her wartime memories with her granddaughter Daniela Sherer.

Director : Daniela Shere

Production Year : 2009

Duration : 8

Language : German

Żadnego Prawa nie Złamałem

A documentary about a touching story that took place in the Kashubian region during World War II. This is not only the story of love that knew no boundaries in a time when fundamental values collapse. It is a film about overcoming fear and human frailty for the sake of the highest value, which is the life of another human being. This film is about a longing for freedom, the right to live and the strength of survival. The story of Marta Koss and Maks Strom, a Hollywood-type love story, is told by Albin Milosz, a resident of Kielpino, an eyewitness to the featured events and friend of both protagonists.

Director : Andrzej Dudziński

Production Year : 2014

Duration : 49

Language : Polish