UK Premiere: Surviving Hitler: A Love Story

Dir. John-Keith Wasson I USA 2010 I 65 mins I English and German with English subtitles

This absorbing, fresh documentary tells an extraordinary story worthy of a Hollywood script – it is a gripping blend of wartime romance and political thriller set against the background of monumental historical events.

As the rise of Hitler’s power unleashes the reign of terror upon Europe and the world, two young, beautiful people fall in love – Jutta, a vivacious and intelligent young woman, who is half Jewish, and Helmuth, a charming and affectionate German soldier. Against all odds, their romance develops and the pair join the anti-Nazi resistance and the doomed Valkyrie plot to assassinate Hitler. As the conspiracy spectacularly fails, Jutta and Helmuth become entangled in a series of dramatic and harrowing events in their attempt to evade Hitler’s wrath.

Screening with:

Zahor

Dir. Fabienne Rousso-Lenoir I France I 1996 I 22 mins I French with English subtitles

Dedicated to the memory of Jewish individuals and families persecuted by the Nazis. Zahor celebrates the life of those who are usually mentioned only as victims, and gives them back their dignity and identities as living, loving, laughing and fighting human beings.