Whom To Tell

Whom To Tell

Film essay about five survivors of Mauthausen concentration camp after their liberation May 1945.

Overview

Synopsis

"WHOM TO TELL: Echoes of Liberation" is a captivating and introspective film essay that takes viewers on a profound journey into the experiences of Mauthausen concentration camp inmates following their liberation in May 1945. This documentary delves deep into the question that resonated among survivors, "Whom will we tell this to?", exploring their personal journeys of resilience and the challenges they faced in reclaiming their lives.

By weaving together the accounts of former prisoners, as well as their families and friends, "WHOM TO TELL" offers a multi-dimensional perspective on the aftermath of liberation. The film seeks to understand the profound impact of the camp experience and how it shaped the survivors' perception of the world upon their return to society. Did they find solace in sharing their harrowing stories, or did the weight of trauma make it difficult to articulate their experiences? The documentary delves into the c

Stage
finished
Running time
84 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Sigma Film GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Country
Austria
Years of Production
2018-2020
Locations
Mauthausen, New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, San Francisco

Distribution Details

Release year
2020
Festivals
Izola Film Festival, Slovenia/Heimatfilmfestival Freistadt, Austria
Awards
Audience Award, Heimatfilmfestival Freistadt
Broadcast (Prod.)
ORF (Austria)
Language
German, English
Subtitles
Slovenian

Photos

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