Juden Arbeit Macht Frei
Logline
Poland 1939. After Nazi Germany conquers the Polish army in just over two weeks, and one Jewish family fight for survival begins. Like the rest of the once thriving Jewish community, they are all forced to leave there beautiful home in Warsaw, and into the slums of the ghettos. Inside these walled cities disease and starvation are rife, which is a daily part of ghetto life. However despite of all the degradation, the family settles into their new surroundings, and they take solace as they remain as a family. After several years of living this life, their world is again thrown into chaos, when orders are received to ‘liquidate’ the ghettos. Isaac and his son Jacob during their ‘normal’ day are rounded up, as are the other families and residences, by the ruthless and barbaric Nazi regime. To Isaac and Jacob’s horror, they helplessly stand and watch as Isaac’s wife Judith, and their baby daughter Eve; are torn away from them, and taken away, into a life of slavery.
Genre
Historical Fiction,
Short Summary
Poland 1939. After Nazi Germany conquers the Polish army in just over two weeks, and one Jewish family fight for survival begins. Like the rest of the once thriving Jewish community, they are all forced to leave there beautiful home in Warsaw, and into the slums of the ghettos.
Setting
Warsaw Poland
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Happy Ending, Philosophical Questions, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity, Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Jacob Horowitz
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident, Charming, Educated, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous
Additional Character Details
Name: Isaac, Judith, Eve
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Heroic, Honorable, Charming, Educated, Modest
Additional Character Details
Name: Judith
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Beautiful
Additional Character Details
Name: Eve
Age: 4
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Beautiful