Memorandum
Synopsis
Thirty Jewish pilgrims visit Germany in 1965, reflecting on their past as they confront the remnants of the Holocaust and its lasting impact.
Synopsis
In the summer of 1965, Bernard Laufer travels to Germany with 30 Jewish survivors, marking a pilgrimage to Bergen-Belsen. Laufer was classified as sub-human by the Nazis. As they navigate modern Germany, they confront memories of the Holocaust. The group reflects on loss and survival while visiting sites like the Dachau concentration camp. Directed by Donald Brittain and John Spotton, "Memorandum" runs for 58 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bernard Laufer, who confronts his painful past in Germany.
- See the dwindling Jewish community in Germany in 1965.
- Find out about the last Nazi prisoners in Spandau prison.
- Witness a pilgrimage of 30 Jews returning to their homeland.
Did You Know
- In 1965, there were only 30,000 Jews left in Germany from a pre-war population of 500,000.
- Bernard Laufer was officially classified as sub-human by the Nazis 24 years prior to his visit.
- Dachau concentration camp opened in 1933 and was used for medical experiments on prisoners.
- The film mentions that 12,000 humans were consumed daily at the Bełżec extermination camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Freuline Mara Bellet born?
Freuline Mara Bellet was born in 1941.
How many Jews were left in Germany by 1965?
By 1965, there were only thirty thousand Jews left in Germany.
What was the purpose of the pilgrimage made by 30 Jews from America in 1965?
The pilgrimage was a visit to Germany, where they would stay for a day and a half.
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