Misha and the Wolves

PG-13

2021

1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary

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MISHA AND THE WOLVES is the dramatic tale of a woman whose Holocaust memoir took the world by storm, before a fallout with her publisher -- who turned detective -- revealed an audacious deception created to hide a darker truth.

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Critics Consensus

A stranger-than-fiction account of a too-incredible-to-be-true story, Misha and the Wolves is an engaging documentary wrapped in a thrilling mystery.

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Robby F

This is clickbait. Awful person being fed more attention that she deserves. What a waste of time. She wins in the end because she got all the attention she wanted.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Audience Member

My suspicion as to the truthfulness of Misha’s recounting of her experiences came early on when she claimed that the family who took her in did not like her and even hated her. I find such a claim to be unlikely and dubious, as it would not make sense for a family that hates her to take such an extraordinary risk to care for her and hide her. That family literally put their lives on the line to help her. Such a suspicious claim gave reason to listen to the remainder of her story with a fair degree of skepticism.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Gareth v

What starts as an intriguing premise for a documentary quickly turns into a run of the mill, predictable fare. The lack of the main protaganist also leaves a big hole in this movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Melanie E

I thought the story was compelling and deeply sad . I thought how it was told in the documentary lacked nuance and compassion. One can only imagine the suffering Mischa went through to not just lose both her parents in a camp , but to witness the public annihilation of her parent's characters . How was Mischa treated by her peers ? What abuse did she suffer ? What ridicule and shame was heaped onto her . On the surface it is horrendous to pretend to be Jewish and that your parents died in the holocaust . Yet her parents were indeed sent to a concentration camp after being horrifically tortured by the Nazis . But they weren't seen as victims , they were seen as traitors. I think we all have read that everyone eventually submits under torture. Mischa escaped the torment and shame by creating this inner world where her parents are r3ally the victims they are and and she created a pack of wolves to protect her from human beings were callously attacking her . That is horrendously sad . This was a young girl whose parents were murdered in a concentration camp and then victimised by society. It's a mark of shame on the society and this fantasy was also created by that society and I find it incredibly sad that she is now condemned and shamed a second time . I believe the real villains are the people who wanted to exploit her trauma , probably knowing this fantasy was a delusion .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Andrea W

This is a very curious documentary; certainly worth the watch for those who enjoy an investigative story about somewhat outlandish claims. I didn't love how the film was set up; the decision regarding chronology and style was not to my taste and felt a bit sloppy. However, one can over look that when taking into account the message being conveyed; an exploration of trauma, childhood coping mechanisms and the careful path one must tread when taking oral account from those claiming to have experienced supernatural or horrific things. Certainly worth the time…

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/06/23

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Katie D

Wow. This was a ride. I don't want to spoil anything about this documentary so please go in as blind as you can.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/28/22

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

[An] intriguing but slightly manipulative documentary...

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2021

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Hanna Flint

Empire Magazine

Despite a few narrative gaps that needed filling, Sam Hobkinson delivers a rollercoaster-ride of a documentary with superb characters, insightful talking heads and jaw-dropping plot twists.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2021

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It's propulsively watchable if a tad light on reflection.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 2, 2021

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

Whatever you do, please go into this film knowing as little as possible. The viewing experience will be rewarded for your patience.

Rated: A-

Mar 1, 2024

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Matthew Carey

Deadline Hollywood Daily

With its deft touch and compelling story, Misha and the Wolves should be a strong awards contender in the coming year and part of the Oscar conversation.

Nov 18, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Hobkinson is in complete control of the unfolding narrative and with editor Peter Norrey delivers a compelling film in 90 minutes that Netflix would have drawn out over 6 episodes... a story that simply must be seen to be believed

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2022

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Synopsis

MISHA AND THE WOLVES is the dramatic tale of a woman whose Holocaust memoir took the world by storm, before a fallout with her publisher -- who turned detective -- revealed an audacious deception created to hide a darker truth.

Director: Sam Hobkinson
Executive Producer: Mandy Chang, Vesna Cudic, Thomas Høegh, Stewart Le Marechal, Hayley Reynolds, Martin Pieper, Barbara Truyen, Jonny Persey, Adrian Sibley
Screenwriter: Sam Hobkinson
Production Co: Met Film Production, Bright Yellow Films, APT Film and Television, Arts Alliance, Take Five, Arts Alliance Productions, Las Belgas
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Unsettling Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2021

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