Film Lens
Dark Lullabies is viewed through the perspective of a filmmaker who is the child of concentration camp survivors. The film examines how the Holocaust has affected the generations of Jews and Germans born after World War II. It includes interviews with the children of survivors in Canada, Israel, and Germany, providing personal insights into their experiences and feelings regarding their parents' pasts.
The documentary also features interviews with young neo-Nazis and the children of former Nazis, presenting a contrast between different generational responses to the Holocaust. This multifaceted approach allows for a deeper understanding of the lasting impact of historical trauma on both victims and perpetrators' descendants.
Why Watch
- •Meet children of Holocaust survivors in Canada and Israel.
- •Find out what young neo-Nazis think about their history.
- •See perspectives from children of former Nazis in Germany.
Did You Know
•The film was released in 1985, 40 years after World War II ended.
•It has a runtime of 82 minutes.
•Interviews were conducted in three countries: Canada, Israel, and Germany.
Perfect For
Holocaust studiesPost-war GermanyJewish history