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A documentary exploring why Holocaust survivors chose to remain in Germany after liberation.
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Why watch the movie Jealous of the Birds?
"This documentary provides a new look at Holocaust survivors, in particular those who, being able to go to another country, took the surprising decision to remain in Germany after World War II. With music from the great Hans Zimmer and violinist Aleksey Igudesman, Jealous of the Birds gives voice to a generation of Jews who wish to pass on lessons in the twilight of their lives."
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Jealous of the Birds is a feature length documentary that provides a new angle and new stories to the pantheon of Holocaust related documentaries. The film focuses on the emotional history of a small community of Holocaust Survivors who remained in Frankfurt, Germany after liberation from Nazi death camps, and asks the question, 'Why would a Survivor choose to remain in Germany -- shoulder to shoulder with their perpetrators?'