In this atypically celebratory Holocaust portrait, extraordinary luck and coincidence guide a large family of Belgian Jewish diamond merchants and activists as they flee Europe in 1940. Their survival route takes them through France, Spain, and Portugal, and finally, to America. In a twist of fate, one of them is sent back to Europe to help liberate Dachau. (Documentary, 2010)
"A triumph!" --Linda M. Shires, Professor and Chair, English Department, Stern College, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
"...a story of remarkable luck and tenacity" --Annette Insdorf, Director of Film Studies, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
"...beautifully made ... A gem of a film" --Myriam Abramowicz, Documentary Filmmaker
"Luminous ... opens a crack of light into the somber darkness" --HelFne Aylon, Award Winner, Visual Arts, FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CULTURE
"... engrossing ... exhilarating" --John Powers, Performing Arts Producer
"I am proud to own a copy of this film." --Professor Georges Schnek, President, MUSEE JUIF DE BELGIQUE
Running Time: 55 minutes * B/W and Color * English * USA