2025 SDIJFF

Avenue of the Giants

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This is the true story of Herbert Heller who kept his miraculous escape from the Auschwitz Birkenau death march a secret for 60 years, even from his family. That is, until he meets Abbey, a young teenager whose own brush with pain and death inspires him to open up as well, leading them to exchange their stories, creating a meaningful and healing friendship. Contains Holocaust material.


LIPINSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION STUDENT FILM

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    102 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    San Diego
  • Genre
    Drama, WWII
  • Awards
    Miami Jewish Film Festival; 2024 Winner, Jury Prize, Kadima Jury Award
  • Director
    Finn Taylor