The Scar of the Earth (2020)

Macha Ovtchinnikova, author of the film, follows the tracks of her great-great-aunt in Kyiv while her mother tells the story of the aunt’s death, revealing a dramatic episode of the Holocaust: “In my great-great-mother’s home, a little black-and-white picture represented deserted hill covered with dry grass. A little black cross traced on the photograph indicated the approximate place where her sister Esfir was buried with her family. Before the war, Esfir had a happy family, a husband, and three children. They lived in a Jewish neighborhood of Kyiv, close to the Babi Yar ravine.

Director: Macha Ovtchinnikova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scar of the Earth about?
Macha Ovtchinnikova, author of the film, follows the tracks of her great-great-aunt in Kyiv while her mother tells the story of the aunt’s death, revealing a dramatic episode of the Holocaust: “In my great-great-mother’s home, a little black-and-white picture represented deserted hill covered with dry grass. A little black cross traced on the photograph indicated the approximate place where her sister Esfir was buried with her family. Before the war, Esfir had a happy family, a husband, and three children. They lived in a Jewish neighborhood of Kyiv, close to the Babi Yar ravine.
Who directed The Scar of the Earth?
The Scar of the Earth was directed by Macha Ovtchinnikova.
How long is The Scar of the Earth?
The Scar of the Earth has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Scar of the Earth?
The Scar of the Earth is a Documentary film.