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Seven Siblings' Escape: A Survivor's Tale

Berlin, GermanyThu Jan 16 2025
Being one of seven siblings, sent to Berlin in the heart of Nazi Germany after your mother was taken to Auschwitz. That's the reality of the Weber siblings. Their story is now being told in the documentary 'UnBroken, ' which has been picked up by Greenwich Entertainment for a February 21 theatrical release. This isn't just any film; it's the directorial debut of Beth Lane, the daughter of Bela Weber, the youngest of the siblings. The film has already made waves, winning awards at festivals across the U. S. It's not just a story of survival, but of incredible resilience. After their mother's death, their father sent them to Berlin, right into the Nazi machine. They were then hidden by a kind farmer, spending two years alone in war-torn Germany. The siblings stuck together, guided by their father's words, "always stay together. " They fought hunger, loneliness, and fear, using their instincts to survive. But their journey didn't end there. They faced a tough choice when they were told they had to declare themselves as orphans to escape to America. This decision, meant to save them, would ironically tear them apart for 40 years. Lane, the filmmaker, sees this as a chance to turn pain into healing. She hopes the film inspires empathy and compassion. Greenwich Entertainment has a history of distributing powerful stories like this one. Their upcoming releases include 'Shoshana' and 'Bonjour Tristesse. '

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    What challenges did the Weber siblings face after their mother's death in Auschwitz?
    How did the decision to send the children to Berlin impact their survival chances?
    How has the experience of the Weber siblings shaped our understanding of resilience and hope in the face of adversity?

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