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202227 minPGdocumentary

Nobody Told Me

202227 minPGdocumentary

Four children were raised by Dr. Halina Rotstein before she returned to medicine during the urgency of the Second World War.

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Seán O'Sullivan

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Four children were raised by Dr. Halina Rotstein before she returned to medicine during the urgency of the Second World War.

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Seán O'Sullivan

Seán O'Sullivandirector

Wanda Albińskacast

Luc Albinskicast

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Dr. Halina Rotstein practiced medicine before leaving her career to raise four children. After marrying a wealthy industrialist, she returned to her medical work amid the urgency of the Second World War. As conflict escalated, her commitment to helping others drew her back to the profession. Directed by Seán O'Sullivan, "Nobody Told Me" documents Rotstein's transition from family life to her role in responding to wartime needs. The film runs for 27 minutes and was released in 2022.

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