Dayton Jewish International Film Festival

Stella. A Life.

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season Pass $95

(Germany, 2023, 121 Minutes) Historical Drama
In Extraordinary Times, Betrayal Becomes Ordinary. During Wartime Berlin, Some Jews Found Ways To Evade Nazi Round-Ups, Living Surreptitious Lives Through Guile And Chutzpah. But Standing In The Eye Of The Storm Had Its Risks. This Powerful Film Is Based On The True Story Of Stella Goldschlag, A Young German Jew Who Became A "Catcher" For The Gestapo. Stella Explores How One Can Transform From Survivor To Snitch; A Portrait Of How Ordinary Souls Become Corrupted By Dark Circumstances. With Award-Winning Actress Paula Beer As Stella, This Beautifully Filmed Account Of Complexity And Loyalty Will Stimulate Audience Discussions As Few Films Have.