Documentary · Germany · 2013 · 10m

Chaja & Mimi

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Director
Eric Esser
Cast
Chaja Florentin as Chaja Florentin Mimi Frons as Mimi Frons
Crew
Albrecht von Grünhagen — Director of Photography Benjamin Laser — Editor Eric Esser — Producer
Tagline

A film about friendship, homeland and identity.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
friendshipisraelgermanyrefugeehomelandholocaust (shoah)world war iibiographymigrationantisemitismbelonging
Key Collaborators
Eric Esser Director Albrecht von Grünhagen Director of Photography Benjamin Laser Editor Eric Esser Producer
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