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202013 minPGdoc-short

Return to Auschwitz

202013 minPGdoc-short

Lea Roth, Peter Somogyi, and Alex Spilberg return to Auschwitz with their descendants, reflecting on their survival and the lasting impact of their childhood experiences.

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Channel: DW Documentary

Return to Auschwitz

2020• 13 minPG

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Lea Roth, Peter Somogyi, and Alex Spilberg return to Auschwitz with their descendants, reflecting on their survival and the lasting impact of their childhood experiences.

Synopsis

Lea Roth, Peter Somogyi, and Alex Spilberg, all child survivors of Auschwitz, return to the site of the notorious death camp alongside their descendants. Their reflections reveal the profound impact of their experiences during the Holocaust, where they lost their families and faced unimaginable horrors. Peter Somogyi recounts the chilling attention his twin brother received from Dr. Josef Mengele, infamous for his inhumane experiments. This return serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of memory and the enduring legacy of survival amidst tragedy.

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