Discover the powerful true story of Yvonne Engelman, a Holocaust survivor who overcame unimaginable horrors to rebuild her life in Australia.

Born in 1927 in Czechoslovakia, Yvonne’s childhood was destroyed by the Nazi regime. Deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau and separated from her parents, she endured starvation, disease, and brutal death marches. After her liberation in 1945, Yvonne arrived in Sydney in 1948 as a penniless Jewish orphan. She went on to marry another Holocaust survivor — becoming one of the first orphan couples to wed in post-war Australia.

This short Holocaust documentary honours Yvonne’s courage and the legacy of Jewish survivors who helped shape modern Australia. It is a moving testimony of survival, love, and resilience — and an essential watch for anyone interested in Holocaust history, Jewish culture, and real-life stories of human endurance.

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.