A Documentary By Karen Goldfarb
Press
Dancing Saved Her Life, Twice
- The New York Times
A Documentary That Captures A Survivor's Will To Live
- Jewish Boston
Holocaust Survivor Helena Weinrauch On Trauma And The Joy Of Dancing
- Lilith.org
Dancing Saved Her Life, Twice
- The New York Times
A Documentary That Captures A Survivor's Will To Live
- Jewish Boston
Holocaust Survivor Helena Weinrauch On Trauma And The Joy Of Dancing
- Lilith.org
FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION
New York International Film Festival: Best Documentary: 2017
Chain NYC Film Festival: Best Personal Story, 2019
International Women’s Film Festival: Outstanding Excellence/Editing 2021
New York International Film Festival: Best Documentary: 2017
Chain NYC Film Festival: Best Personal Story, 2019
International Women’s Film Festival: Outstanding Excellence/Editing 2021
AWARDS
New York International Film Festival: Best Documentary: 2017
Chain NYC Film Festival: Best Personal Story, 2019
International Women’s Film Festival: Outstanding Excellence/Editing 2021
New York International Film Festival: Best Documentary: 2017
Chain NYC Film Festival: Best Personal Story, 2019
International Women’s Film Festival: Outstanding Excellence/Editing 2021
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Fascination: Helena's Story
Directed by
Karen Goldfarb Run time: 61 min Public Performance Rights Licensing:
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Synopsis:
An intimate portrait of Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch, who movingly tells her story of resiliency and courage in the face of Nazi brutality. Despite the many horrors she endured, she never loses her joie de vivre or her desire to forgive those who brutalized her in the past.
Long Synopsis:
Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch, who grew up in Drohobycz, Poland, lived through the worst that the 20th century. Helena survived three concentration camps: Plaszow, presided over by the notorious Amon Goeth, Auschwitz and Bergen Belsen. She endured the 500 mile death march from Auschwitz to Bergen Belsen – and miraculously, her life was saved at the last second twice as she stood before two firing squads.
Helena’s survival has only given her strength, and a reason to rejoice in her life. A few years ago, as a mere girl of 88, she decided it was time to finally pursue a life-long dream: to become a Ballroom Dancer. In this newfound passion, she has found new hope and joy.
The film is not a story of war or hate – but rather one of strength hope and resiliency. It tells of
Helena’s miraculous survival and also, of her healing – her redemption.
An intimate portrait of Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch, who movingly tells her story of resiliency and courage in the face of Nazi brutality. Despite the many horrors she endured, she never loses her joie de vivre or her desire to forgive those who brutalized her in the past.
Long Synopsis:
Holocaust survivor Helena Weinrauch, who grew up in Drohobycz, Poland, lived through the worst that the 20th century. Helena survived three concentration camps: Plaszow, presided over by the notorious Amon Goeth, Auschwitz and Bergen Belsen. She endured the 500 mile death march from Auschwitz to Bergen Belsen – and miraculously, her life was saved at the last second twice as she stood before two firing squads.
Helena’s survival has only given her strength, and a reason to rejoice in her life. A few years ago, as a mere girl of 88, she decided it was time to finally pursue a life-long dream: to become a Ballroom Dancer. In this newfound passion, she has found new hope and joy.
The film is not a story of war or hate – but rather one of strength hope and resiliency. It tells of
Helena’s miraculous survival and also, of her healing – her redemption.
