Lost Town (2013)

Lost Town (2013) poster

Lost Town' tells the story of one man's obsessive search to get closer to his deceased father by uncovering the story of his family's town of Trochenbrod. First made famous by Jonathan Safron Foer's 'Everything Is Illuminated', Trochenbrod was the only all-Jewish town to ever exist outside of Palestine. Trochenbrod's 5000 Jews were obliterated by the Nazis, except for 33 townspeople who escaped the massacre there. This personal search triggers a resurgence of interest in the town and reconnects the few remaining survivors who hadn't seen each other in over 60 years. 'Lost Town' utilizes contemporary documentary footage, original animation, and survivor testimonials to tell the story of how far one will go to claim their sense of identity.

Director: Jeremy Goldscheider, Richard Goldgewicht
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Richard Goldgewicht
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jeremy Goldscheider, Richard Goldgewicht
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lost Town about?
Lost Town' tells the story of one man's obsessive search to get closer to his deceased father by uncovering the story of his family's town of Trochenbrod. First made famous by Jonathan Safron Foer's 'Everything Is Illuminated', Trochenbrod was the only all-Jewish town to ever exist outside of Palestine. Trochenbrod's 5000 Jews were obliterated by the Nazis, except for 33 townspeople who escaped the massacre there. This personal search triggers a resurgence of interest in the town and reconnects the few remaining survivors who hadn't seen each other in over 60 years. 'Lost Town' utilizes contemporary documentary footage, original animation, and survivor testimonials to tell the story of how far one will go to claim their sense of identity.
Who directed Lost Town?
Lost Town was directed by Jeremy Goldscheider, Richard Goldgewicht.
How long is Lost Town?
Lost Town has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Lost Town?
Lost Town is a Documentary film.
Where was Lost Town produced?
Lost Town was produced in United States of America.