Gisi
DOCUMENTARY FILMS • 1h 1m
Gisi Fleischmann believed she could stop the Holocaust if only she succeeded to raise enough money. She led a resistance group in Slovakia, which tried to stop the transports to Auschwitz, by bribing Nazi officials. Her story had been almost forgotten, until the Slovak National Theatre staged a play about her.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Year: 2014
Languages: English, Slovak, Czech & Hebrew, English subtitles
Director: Natasha Dudinski
Producer: Natasha Dudinski
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