The Snowball Rolled South (2018)

Almost all Jews in South Africa originally came from Lithuania. As early as the 19th century, a handful of them reached the shores of South Africa. Those who made the trip became successful artists, entrepreneurs and activists, while those who stayed behind were massacred by Nazis and Lithuanian collaborators. The film explores how these bittersweet circumstances have constructed the identities of South African Litvaks. Personal recounts and anecdotes paint the tragedy of the Holocaust, hopes of a new life in South Africa, as well as unique bonds for the future. (Lithuanian Film Center)

Director: Ieva Balsiūnaitė
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Sofija Korf, Jonas Jakūnas
Country: Lithuania
Language: Lietuvių
Original Language: lt

Keywords

diaspora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Snowball Rolled South about?
Almost all Jews in South Africa originally came from Lithuania. As early as the 19th century, a handful of them reached the shores of South Africa. Those who made the trip became successful artists, entrepreneurs and activists, while those who stayed behind were massacred by Nazis and Lithuanian collaborators. The film explores how these bittersweet circumstances have constructed the identities of South African Litvaks. Personal recounts and anecdotes paint the tragedy of the Holocaust, hopes of a new life in South Africa, as well as unique bonds for the future. (Lithuanian Film Center)
Who directed The Snowball Rolled South?
The Snowball Rolled South was directed by Ieva Balsiūnaitė.
How long is The Snowball Rolled South?
The Snowball Rolled South has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Snowball Rolled South?
The Snowball Rolled South is a Documentary film.
Where was The Snowball Rolled South produced?
The Snowball Rolled South was produced in Lithuania.