Deep Dive: Oma & Bella (2012)
Film Lens
Oma & Bella presents the lives of Regina Karolinski, known as Oma, and her friend Bella Katz, both Holocaust survivors living in Berlin. The film captures their daily routines and culinary activities, illustrating how the meals they prepare together connect them to their childhood memories and cultural heritage. Their interactions are filled with humor and storytelling, providing a personal view of their experiences and identities shaped by their past.
Directed by Alexa Karolinski, the film emphasizes the importance of memory and food in the lives of these two women. It portrays their efforts to preserve their history while engaging with contemporary life in Germany. The documentary is a reflection on survival, friendship, and the significance of shared meals in maintaining cultural identity.
Why Watch
- •Meet Regina Karolinski, a Holocaust survivor in Berlin.
- •Find out how food connects memories for Oma and Bella.
- •See the light-hearted humor of two elderly friends.
Did You Know
•Regina Karolinski is affectionately known as Oma.
•The film was directed by Alexa Karolinski, Oma's granddaughter.
•Oma and Bella are both Holocaust survivors who remained in Germany after the war.
•The documentary has a duration of 76 minutes.
Perfect For
Holocaust survivor storiesCulinary heritageBerlin culture