Unearthed (2025)
In 1967, extensive archaeological excavations took place near the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, during which over 16,000 objects belonging to deportees were uncovered. The excavations became the subject of a 14-minute documentary film, shot on location by director Andrzej Brzozowski. Ania Szczepańska followed in the footsteps of this film and the entire event with her film Unearthed, which she worked on for 14 years. Her documentary follows the author’s search for the circumstances surrounding the making of the film, and the significance of the excavations themselves.
Director: Ania Szczepańska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Country: France, Poland
Language: Français, Polski
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unearthed about?
- In 1967, extensive archaeological excavations took place near the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, during which over 16,000 objects belonging to deportees were uncovered. The excavations became the subject of a 14-minute documentary film, shot on location by director Andrzej Brzozowski. Ania Szczepańska followed in the footsteps of this film and the entire event with her film Unearthed, which she worked on for 14 years. Her documentary follows the author’s search for the circumstances surrounding the making of the film, and the significance of the excavations themselves.
- Who directed Unearthed?
- Unearthed was directed by Ania Szczepańska.
- How long is Unearthed?
- Unearthed has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Unearthed?
- Unearthed is a Documentary film.
- Where was Unearthed produced?
- Unearthed was produced in France, Poland.