The Euphoria of Being

When choreographer Reka Szabo reads a memoir by dancer Eva Fahidi, a 93 year old survivor of Auschwitz who returned to Hungary alone following the murder of 49 family members, Szabo is compelled to choreograph Fahidi’s story. An unforgettable portrait of a wise and charming survivor and the artist who helped her to tell her story.

Program follows with Shoshana Currier, Director of the Bates Dance Festival.

‘Imaginative and touching’ Cineuropa

‘It’s never too late’ Read more about Eva Fahidi

Film Details: Documentary/Dir: Réka Szabó/Hungary / 2019/Hungarian/83 min

FestivalsLocarno Film Festival (winner Grand Prix), Vancouver International Film Festival, Minsk International Film Festival (winner Audience Award for Best Doc), International Documentary Film Festival, Sarajevo Film Festival (Human Rights Award)

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