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201914 minPG-13doc-short

Not Moldova 1937

201914 minPG-13doc-short

Thousands of Jews were killed in Moldova, where abandoned graveyards now mark the loss of culture and community.

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Thousands of Jews were killed in Moldova, where abandoned graveyards now mark the loss of culture and community.

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Madi Pillerdirector

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Moldova holds memories of lost Jewish communities. The artist reflects on her grandparents’ experiences before their expulsion, alongside thousands of others during a time of violence. Survivor testimonials blend with archival photographs and objects. Present-day city celebrations contrast with abandoned graveyards. The film presents a scene of mourning and remembrance. It comments on the cultural history of the Jewish people in Moldova and the betrayals that led to their suffering.

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