Shores of Light (Rinascere in Puglia, 2015, 56′) by Yael Katzir is a poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors arrived in Southern Italy after WWII, on their way to the land of Israel. To their surprise they were welcomed by the poor local Italians. At this time of psychological and physical healing, hundreds of children were born. The film follows the story of three Israeli women who were born then, in Santa-Maria-di-Leuca (1946). They decide to discover the footprints left by their parents. The film weaves rare historical footage with unique current testimonials capturing a ray of light after great darkness.
Presented at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival with a special award presentation to the Consul General of Italy, Antonio Verde. Introduction by Samara Hutman, Executive Director, LA Museum of the Holocaust.
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
100 S The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Entrance and Parking, Pan Pacific Park
Trailer English from Yael Katzir on Vimeo.