Berlin, 1943. Upper- class widow Martha Liebermann could never have imagined having to leave her beloved homeland at the age of 85. As a Jew, however, her only choice is to go abroad or wait to be deported to a concentration camp. The high reputation and valuable paintings of her world-famous artist husband Max Liebermann still give her protection. But for how much longer? Marthas friends pressure her into an illegal sale to finance her escape with Hanna Solf's resistance group. When the situation escalates dramatically and she even has to fear for her faithful housekeeper Luise, Martha Liebermann shows her true wisdom and greatness.

Post-screening discussion with Simon Sibelman, Professor Emeritus of Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies at Appalachian State University, and former Executive Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Co-sponsored by Dr. Marc and Suze Goldman

DRAMA | 2023 | 88 MINUTES | GERMANY

GERMAN WITH SUBTITLES

DIRECTED BY STEFAN BUHLING

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