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202125 minPGdocumentary

BELLUM

202125 minPGdocumentary

Three generations of a Jewish family confront the legacy of war trauma in a specially created hiding room.

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Three generations of a Jewish family confront the legacy of war trauma in a specially created hiding room.

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Lotte Salomonsdirector

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In a specially created hiding room, a Jewish family confronts the legacy of war trauma that has affected them for generations. Through candid conversations, they break the silence surrounding the suppression and transmission of their experiences. The film questions whether descendants can escape the weight of trauma they have not directly faced. BELLUM, released in 2021, runs for 25 minutes and addresses the enduring impact of conflict on familial relationships.

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