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UNBROKEN REVIEW:
Thank you Dahiana Acosta and the cinependiente for the marvelous review from the 2024 Miami Film Festival!
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English Translation:
Review – Miami Film Festival – UnBroken
Written by: Dahiana Acosta - April 10, 2024
I have just watched UnBroken, and this film has moved me deeply. There is something profoundly human in the desire to know what happened to those who came before us. In Spanish, we have a saying: "blood is thicker than water." It has been beautiful to see how that blood has managed to survive hatred and terror and has continued to grow alongside love. How wonderful it would be to say that humanity has overcome this, but we still need much love to heal.
UnBroken tells the story of the seven Weber siblings who, as children, managed to escape Nazi Germany thanks to their bravery and the support of unknown Germans. Director Beth Lane, daughter of the youngest Weber sibling, embarks on a quest to uncover details about her family's survival during the Holocaust.
This documentary is a journey into the past—a story of her family. I've noticed this trend in independent cinema: filmmakers delve into their personal histories to extract universal narratives. This creative exercise lends authenticity to the work, showcasing the filmmaker's curiosity to piece together and reconstruct the family memory that, in some way, explains who we are today.
Independent cinema has embraced this approach, especially in Latin America, where we lack substantial budgets for filmmaking. Regardless of the harshness of the subject matter and its significance in world history, this work addresses the tragedy through a reconstruction filled with love.
For us Latin Americans, death is a natural part of a loved one's journey, regardless of the circumstances. We often say that they live on if we remember them. This sentiment is reminiscent of the film Coco, and it's evident in the director's quest to reconstruct her story through oral tradition and memory. In UnBroken, we see how these seven siblings have, over time, built a family that now comprises 72 members. This is marvelous and transcends the tragedy. That's the significant contribution of this documentary, clearly stated in its title: It's not broken; it's intact.
I was particularly struck by this search—the desire to know oneself to find oneself. I'm not sure if the director fully found herself or discovered something she didn't know she needed, but there's a clear need to create and tell stories. I hope this is the first of many works from this director.
One of the most notable aspects of UnBroken is the cinematography and the use of animation techniques to complement the narrative. The animation not only adds a dreamlike visual component but also serves as a respite from the harshness of the story being told. Often, this resource is employed to soften emotions and provide a visual break within the narrative.
The documentary's structure relies on interviews, photographs, and memorabilia to build a chronology that is essentially a work of exploration and self-discovery. Through these elements, the story of the siblings and their family is told, with a visual treatment that emphasizes the contrast between spaces. Exteriors are dominated by cold tones and austere environments, contrasting with the warmth perceived when the characters are together.
Close-up shots of the protagonists create a sense of intimacy, allowing viewers to almost smell the coffee, taste the food, and hear the clatter of household objects. The director skillfully uses composition and imagery to convey these emotions and connect the audience to the heart of the story.
I always believe that a director's early films are declarations of intent, and UnBroken is a testament to Beth Lane's commitment to preserving and honoring her family's legacy.
UPCOMING DATES FOR UNBROKEN
Temple Sholom Colorado Springs, CO - 3/16/25
Congregation Sons of Israel - Briarcliff Manor, NY- 4/6/25
Paragon Pavilion - Naples, FL - 4/6/25
Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor, MI - 4/7/25
Newground Panel Discussion - Zoom - 4/22/25
USA Film Festival - Dallas, TX - 4/24/25
Patriots Cinema - Hingham, MA - 4/28/25
The Wilmette Theatre - Wilmette, IL - 5/4/25
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival - Vancouver, BC - 5/4/25
Rialto Cinemas - Sebastopol, CA - 7/8/25
Rochester Jewish Film Festival - Rochester NY - July 2025
Arizona Jewish Historical Society - 11/9/25
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