A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch (1996)

A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch (1996) poster

Erno Fisch, the film's protagonist, was born in 1903 in Sighet, the same small town as his world-famous compatriot, Elie Wiesel. Erno Fisch was the only Jew in his town that survived the Holocaust. He escaped deportation by hiding in the forest for six months. From his memories, we find out about everyday life in the area, which later became a part of Romania. Erno Fisch lived in an era when being Jewish did not mean being different, and when he could go to a Catholic school, just because it was closer. His life-story exemplifies the fact that resignation is not the only answer to the challenges of life and history.

Director: Judit Elek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:
Country: France, Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch about?
Erno Fisch, the film's protagonist, was born in 1903 in Sighet, the same small town as his world-famous compatriot, Elie Wiesel. Erno Fisch was the only Jew in his town that survived the Holocaust. He escaped deportation by hiding in the forest for six months. From his memories, we find out about everyday life in the area, which later became a part of Romania. Erno Fisch lived in an era when being Jewish did not mean being different, and when he could go to a Catholic school, just because it was closer. His life-story exemplifies the fact that resignation is not the only answer to the challenges of life and history.
Who directed A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch?
A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch was directed by Judit Elek.
How long is A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch?
A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch?
A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch is a Documentary film.
Where was A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch produced?
A Free Man – The Life of Ernő Fisch was produced in France, Hungary.