Chaja & Mimi (2013)
A film about friendship, homeland and identity.
Chaja Florentin and Mimi Frons have been best friends for 83 years. Born and raised in Berlin, they had to escape from the Nazis to Palestine with their families in 1934. They talk about their complicated relationship with Berlin in a Tel Aviv café where they meet everyday. A film about friendship, homeland and identity.
Director: Eric Esser
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 22, 2013
Cast
- Chaja Florentin - Chaja Florentin
- Mimi Frons - Mimi Frons
Screenplay
- Eric Esser (Idea)
Cinematography: Albrecht von Grünhagen
Editing: Benjamin Laser
Production: MakeShiftMovies
Country: Germany
Language: עִבְרִית, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
friendship, israel, germany, refugee, homeland, holocaust (shoah), world war ii, biography, migration, antisemitism, belonging
More Films by Director: Eric Esser
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chaja & Mimi about?
- Chaja Florentin and Mimi Frons have been best friends for 83 years. Born and raised in Berlin, they had to escape from the Nazis to Palestine with their families in 1934. They talk about their complicated relationship with Berlin in a Tel Aviv café where they meet everyday. A film about friendship, homeland and identity.
- Who directed Chaja & Mimi?
- Chaja & Mimi was directed by Eric Esser.
- Who stars in Chaja & Mimi?
- Chaja & Mimi stars Chaja Florentin, Mimi Frons.
- How long is Chaja & Mimi?
- Chaja & Mimi has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Chaja & Mimi?
- Chaja & Mimi is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chaja & Mimi produced?
- Chaja & Mimi was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Chaja & Mimi?
- The themes of Chaja & Mimi include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.