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31/05/2013 Documentary 0h 39m
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Overview

The story of Alice Herz-Sommer, a German-speaking Jewish pianist from Prague who was, at her death, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor. She discusses the importance of music, laughter, and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.

  1. Malcolm Clarke

    Director, Writer

  2. Carl Freed

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Alice Herz-Sommer

    Self

  2. Zdenka Fantlova

    Self

  3. Anita Lasker-Wallfisch

    Self

  4. Malcolm Clarke

    Narrator (voice)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-02-14
What is it about these survivors of the Holocaust that they always seem to come across as the most stoically forgiving of people. Despite the appalling and degrading treatment they received at the hands of the Nazis, and the daily apprehension surrounding their lives whilst many around them - including those they knew and loved - were beaten, starved, tortured or murdered, they steadfastly refuse to surrender their humanity to hate or rancour. At the ripe old age of 109, Alice Sommer-Herz lives in London and still regularly belts out some Bach or Chopin on the upright piano in her room. She’...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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