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Songs From Auschwitz

A story of hope, music and survival from Auschwitz

From the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service, a new documentary marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 that uncovers a story of hope, music and survival from Auschwitz. Professor Shirli Gilbert explores the life of Krystyna Zywulska, a Jewish political prisoner. Imprisoned in the most notorious camp in the Nazi system, Zywulska turned to poetry and music, offering tiny moments of resilience and optimism for her fellow inmates and creating some of the most remarkable songs of this tragic era.

A Loftus Media Production.

27 minutes

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Thu 23 Jan 2025 02:32GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service

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