I Am Here

Synopsis

I Am Here is a life-affirming documentary that celebrates the remarkable life of Ella Blumenthal. At her 98th birthday celebrations she opens up to close friends and family about her story of survival during the Holocaust, in a way she has never done before. Her recollections, depicted through dynamic 2D animation, include tales of three concentration camps, and of narrowly escaping death in a gas chamber. The animation is juxtaposed with present day footage of Ella performing her weekly spiritual rituals, being active in the swimming pool and walking on the promenade in Cape Town. She is not your average grandmother, her vivacious personality and her positive outlook on life is truly inspiring. This film is an universal message of resilience – as Ella is the epitome of the will to survive.

Film is appropriate for age 15+.

The film is brought with the financial support of the National Contact Point of the programme Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values, Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs and Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia.