A Holocaust Story of Courage and Family | Director: Sarita Gold
Testimonies from the Shoah
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4m 4s
As a young girl living under Nazi occupation, Lotte Vidor spent her childhood in hiding. In this deeply personal short film, Lotte shares her memories of life in the ghetto, constant fear, and the everyday restrictions Jewish women faced — including being unable to shop for food or walk freely in the streets.
She recalls the terrifying moment she was forced to hide beneath a cupboard drawer to avoid capture, and the incredible bravery of Stasia, a Polish janitor who risked her life to shelter Lotte and her family in a small apartment until they were liberated by Russian forces.
Lotte reflects on the strength and resilience of her family — how they endured unimaginable hardship and, years later, grew from a small wartime dinner table to a multigenerational family reunion. Her testimony is a powerful reminder of survival, courage, and the enduring will to live.
Produced for the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Holocaust Remembrance event by AD Media.
Directed and produced by Sarita Gold.
Director of Photography and Editor: Agostino Marcello.
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