Swimming in Auschwitz (2007)

Survival stories of six women

Swimming in Auschwitz (2007) poster

Six Jewish women, from different countries and different backgrounds, found themselves deported to the notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, during the Holocaust. This film attempts to chronicle that experience through those same female eyes. While subject to the same physical hardships as men, these women do not dwell on that. Instead, they speak of camp families and faith, uplifting one another while trying to remain human. It was this path of spiritual resistance that, while not responsible for their direct survival, led to their ability to survive with healthy minds and spirits despite the constant barrage of their surroundings. Swimming in Auschwitz gives us a perspective of the camp, its surroundings and the Holocaust that we need to understand and remember, so that we never forget.

Director: Jon Kean
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 63 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Miamon Miller, Laura Hall
Cinematography: Mark Mervis
Editing: Anne Stein
Production: Bala Cynwyd Productions
Country: Poland, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $125,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jon Kean
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swimming in Auschwitz about?
Six Jewish women, from different countries and different backgrounds, found themselves deported to the notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, during the Holocaust. This film attempts to chronicle that experience through those same female eyes. While subject to the same physical hardships as men, these women do not dwell on that. Instead, they speak of camp families and faith, uplifting one another while trying to remain human. It was this path of spiritual resistance that, while not responsible for their direct survival, led to their ability to survive with healthy minds and spirits despite the constant barrage of their surroundings. Swimming in Auschwitz gives us a perspective of the camp, its surroundings and the Holocaust that we need to understand and remember, so that we never forget.
Who directed Swimming in Auschwitz?
Swimming in Auschwitz was directed by Jon Kean.
Who stars in Swimming in Auschwitz?
Swimming in Auschwitz stars Rena Drexler, Linda Sherman, Lili Majzner, Eva Beckmann, Renee Firestone, Erika Jacoby.
How long is Swimming in Auschwitz?
Swimming in Auschwitz has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Swimming in Auschwitz?
Swimming in Auschwitz is a Documentary, History film.
What is the budget of Swimming in Auschwitz?
Swimming in Auschwitz had a budget of $125,000.
Where was Swimming in Auschwitz produced?
Swimming in Auschwitz was produced in Poland, United States of America.