L'chaim
Semon Shabaev (Germany)
Nineteen-year-old Semon Shabaev explores the revival of Jewish life in Berlin, navigating his religious heritage within a country marked by a dark history. As the last generation of Holocaust survivors fades, Shabaev interviews community leaders and peers to examine the complexities of modern German-Jewish identity and the challenges of rising antisemitism. His film highlights the power of cultural reclamation and cross-cultural dialogue in overcoming prejudice and honoring traditional roots.
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