A Man Escaped from Treblinka (virtual)

Name: A Man Escaped from Treblinka (virtual)
Start: 2025-11-14
End: 2025-11-23
Location: Virtual

Free

An animated short based on the true story of Jakub Krzepicki, who escaped the Treblinka death camp after 19 days and told his story to Rachela Auerbach.

WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Animation creates a strong visual style to this film based upon a true story.

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