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This brilliantly thoughtful film weaves together conversations with Holocaust survivors who talk about the importance of laughter and the use of humor during the Holocaust as a coping mechanism. Through interviews conducted by Israeli comedian Tal Friedman, we discover that even in the most horrible conditions imaginable, people found strength in humor and laughter. Provocative and deeply heartfelt, You Had to Be There will leave you laughing and appreciating the importance of humor even in the face of events that make you want to cry.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with directors Avi Merkado & Yaron Niski, and moderator Rabbi Adam Gindea. To view the conversation please click here.
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The Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime54 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorAvi Merkado-Ettedgui , Yaron Niski
- ScreenwriterAvi Merkado-Ettedgui, Yaron Niski
- CastTal Friedman, Shmulik Atzmon, Dr. Chaya Ostrower, Rivka Michaeli
We would appreciate your support if you would like to donate to our efforts and help cover our streaming costs. Please consider donating when "Unlocking" the film or by clicking here.
This brilliantly thoughtful film weaves together conversations with Holocaust survivors who talk about the importance of laughter and the use of humor during the Holocaust as a coping mechanism. Through interviews conducted by Israeli comedian Tal Friedman, we discover that even in the most horrible conditions imaginable, people found strength in humor and laughter. Provocative and deeply heartfelt, You Had to Be There will leave you laughing and appreciating the importance of humor even in the face of events that make you want to cry.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with directors Avi Merkado & Yaron Niski, and moderator Rabbi Adam Gindea. To view the conversation please click here.
────────────────────
The Miami Jewish Film Festival virtual program is made possible with the generous support of Benjamin Nahum and Tamar Roodner.
- Year2021
- Runtime54 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorAvi Merkado-Ettedgui , Yaron Niski
- ScreenwriterAvi Merkado-Ettedgui, Yaron Niski
- CastTal Friedman, Shmulik Atzmon, Dr. Chaya Ostrower, Rivka Michaeli