EX15+
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110m
JIFF25: Bau, Artist At War
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Synopsis
Australian premiere
Against all odds, the true love story between Joseph Bau and Rebecca Tennenbaum blossomed in the depths of the Holocaust. A gifted artist, Bau risked his life to help others by forging documents for those who managed to escape the camps. While in the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp, operated by Oskar Schindler, Bau fell in love with fellow prisoner, Rebecca Tennenbaum. The two were married in a secret ceremony in the camp, a defiant act of love that was depicted in Schindler’s List.
Shot in luminous black and white, this film tells Bau’s extraordinary story of hope, resistance and survival, portrayed stirringly by Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) and Inbar Lavi (Fauda) as Rebecca. Both a daring espionage thriller and a gripping war drama, this film is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable bonds of love that even war can’t destroy.
Opening Date
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Rating
EX15+
Length
110m
Reviews
Intelligent scripting, skillful direction and brilliant acting.
A reminder that art can literally save lives.
Luna Recommended
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