Jewish partisan Michael Treister's account of his rescue of captives from the Minsk Ghetto during World War II. Filmed on site in Minsk, Belarus. Features historical and primary documentation. More info at www.jewishpartisans.net
It is worth reading Barbara Epstein's book titled 'The Minsk Ghetto'. One of the best books i have read on German occupation in Eastern Europe, more specifically Belarus; partizan movement; local Belarusians helping the Jews; and the Minsk Ghetto.
Actually, Defiance was only accurate in depicting the Jewish refugee community in the forest. The anti-semitism shown by the Soviet Partisans, Zus joining the Soviet Partisans, Tuvia avoiding conflict with the fascists were complete lies. A disappointing movie which I had high hopes for.
Excellent documentary. Go see the movie Defiance. Greak Flick. The men will wish they were this brave, the women will fall in love. 2 hours 17 minutes of truth and excitement. Very inspiring
This is such an in important task as it documents a topic we don't hear about much in the U.K. Thank you for posting it.
casperdog777 1 year ago
@desiguy3 Producer's Note: Michael Treister, the interviewee in this video, was born, raised and lives in Belarus.
philalloy 1 year ago
@Desolatedrac i really can't tell. he looks seen italian, greek, or french /spanish to me.
desiguy3 2 years ago
this guy is a hero. his life should be made into a movie. i think th emovie defience is based on the life of the bielski brother.
desiguy3 2 years ago
I am amazed at how slavic this guy looks infact many jews look like slavs. Either way hitler hated the both. such terrible thing the holocaust
Desolatedrac 2 years ago
It is worth reading Barbara Epstein's book titled 'The Minsk Ghetto'. One of the best books i have read on German occupation in Eastern Europe, more specifically Belarus; partizan movement; local Belarusians helping the Jews; and the Minsk Ghetto.
alrubin21 2 years ago
Actually, Defiance was only accurate in depicting the Jewish refugee community in the forest. The anti-semitism shown by the Soviet Partisans, Zus joining the Soviet Partisans, Tuvia avoiding conflict with the fascists were complete lies. A disappointing movie which I had high hopes for.
hectorbolshevik 2 years ago
Excellent documentary. Go see the movie Defiance. Greak Flick. The men will wish they were this brave, the women will fall in love. 2 hours 17 minutes of truth and excitement. Very inspiring
reginaDexant 3 years ago