Summary This is the poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors, landed in Southern Italy, after WWII, on their way to Israel. To their surprise they were welcomed by the poor locals. In this time of psychological and physical healing, hundreds of children were born. The film follows the story of three Israeli women who were born then, in Santa-Maria-Di-Leuca. The film weaves rare historical footage with unique current testimonials capturing a ray of light after great darkness. View more details
Directed : Yael Katzir
Written : Yael Katzir
Stars : Rivka Cohen Esther Herzog Shuni Lifshitz
Genres : History War Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 3, 2025
Countries of origin : Israel
Language : Italian Hebrew
Filming locations : Santa Maria Di Leuca, Italy
Production companies : Katzir Productions
Summary This is the poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors, landed in Southern Italy, after WWII, on their way to Israel. To their surprise they were welcomed by the poor locals. In this time of psychological and physical healing, hundreds of children were born. The film follows the story of three Israeli women who were born then, in Santa-Maria-Di-Leuca. The film weaves rare historical footage with unique current testimonials capturing a ray of light after great darkness. View more details
Genres : History War Biography Documentary
Release date : Jan 3, 2025
Countries of origin : Israel
Language : Italian Hebrew
Filming locations : Santa Maria Di Leuca, Italy
Production companies : Katzir Productions
