Farewell, Herr Schwarz

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Farewell, Herr Schwarz

2014

1h 36m

Documentary

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Michla and Feiv'ke, a sister and brother, make a decision in 1945 that impacts the lives of generations to come.

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Interweaving multiple perspectives and three generations of family memories, Yael Reuveny's "Farewell Herr Schwarz" traces a Holocaust mystery with stumbling curiosity and endearing sincerity.

Jan 8, 2015

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Jordan Hoffman

New York Daily News

This fascinating autobiographical documentary explores the world of Holocaust survivors and their descendants with an unusual story.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 8, 2015

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Lou Lumenick

New York Post

An absorbing documentary that eloquently explores questions about forgiveness.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 7, 2015

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Dan Schindel

Movie Mezzanine

Farewell, Herr Schwarz is of a kind with 2011's excellent The Flat...

Rated: 3/4

Jan 15, 2015

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A suspenseful, surprising and intriguing emotional journey.

Rated: 9/10

Jan 8, 2015

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Tina Hassannia

The Dissolve

Farewell, Herr Schwarz examines the psychological impact of the shocking news for all three generations through a series of simple conversations with Reuveny.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 7, 2015

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Yael Reuveny

Director

Yael Reuveny

Screenwriter

Naomi Levari

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Saar Yogev

Producer

Melanie Andernach

Producer

Knut Losen

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Synopsis

Michla and Feiv'ke, a sister and brother, make a decision in 1945 that impacts the lives of generations to come.

Director: Yael Reuveny
Producer: Naomi Levari, Saar Yogev, Melanie Andernach, Knut Losen
Screenwriter: Yael Reuveny
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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