Inspiring documentary about Nazi resistance in Lübeck on October 16th!

Inspiring documentary about Nazi resistance in Lübeck on October 16th!

A very special documentary will be shown at the municipal cinema in Lübeck on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 p.m.: “My Illegal Life”, a work by Gerhard Schick and Esther Dischereit. How hl-live.de reports, the film highlights the moving story of Hella and her daughter Hannelore, who had to go into hiding in Berlin during the Nazi era in 1942 before being deported. This autobiographical tale brings us into the grim reality of underground life and shows how Hella and Hannelore were always in danger of being discovered under false names.

The story takes a decisive turn when Fritz Kittel, a dedicated railway worker, gives them shelter in 1944. He offers individual resistance and thus sets an example at a time when the Reichsbahn helped millions of people to be deported. The film's insight into this resistance is characterized by the presence of Esther Dischereit, an important German-Jewish writer and daughter of Hella, who is available for the subsequent conversation.

A look at the background

The film was originally supposed to be shown in conjunction with an exhibition about the resistance during the Nazi era, but this was canceled by Deutsche Bahn due to financial difficulties. A significant loss, because dealing with this chapter of German history remains important and necessary. Professor Chana Freundlich, who also speaks in the documentary, has worked in the past to visualize the fate of such people in hiding on digital maps in order to make their stories tangible for posterity, as well as on fairburg.de is to be read.

The film's particular strength lies in depicting the terrible challenges of survival during this dark time. In parallel, it highlights the courage of those who helped, often risking their own lives to protect others. Esther Dischereit and Chana Freundlich also bring together personal experiences and historical knowledge in the documentary to give viewers a deeper impression of the resistance during the Nazi era.

The legacy of memory

The cinematic contribution “My Illegal Life” fits into the long tradition of films that deal with the topic of the Holocaust. A comprehensive list of such works, including both documentaries and feature films, demonstrates the importance of remembering the past. How on Wikipedia As noted, numerous films and series are classified thematically in order to do justice to the various aspects of the Holocaust and the human fates associated with it.

The film screening at the Lübeck Municipal Cinema will serve not only to tell Hella and Hannelore's story, but also to raise awareness of collective memory. The invitation is extended to all interested parties to immerse themselves in this moving story together and to honor the courage, strength and suffering of those in hiding.