I Am Here (2021)
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- PG-13
- 1h 16min
- Documentary, Animation
- 25 Feb 2021 (USA)
- Movie
- 8 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
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Ella Blumenthal | ... |
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Directed by
| Jordy Sank | ||
Produced by
| Gabriella Blumberg | ... | producer |
| Jordy Sank | ... | producer |
Music by
| Edward George King | ||
Cinematography by
| Rick Joaquim | ||
Editing by
| Esther Badenhorst | ||
Editorial Department
| John Brink | ... | qc engineer |
| Michael Conroy | ... | DVD Authoring |
| Jarryd Duthoit | ... | colorist |
| Vicki Kotze | ... | online post supervisor |
Makeup Department
| Samantha Ryman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tebogo Malebogo | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Keagan Higgins | ... | sound recordist |
| Morné Marais | ... | sound designer |
| Ruan Pienaar | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Ryan Kopman | ... | visual effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nicholas Faure | ... | camera operator |
| Ford Fischer | ... | camera operator: archival footage |
| Schalk Hanekom | ... | first assistant camera |
| Andrew Phyfer | ... | gaffer |
| Bradley Spence | ... | grip |
| Luca Strappazzon | ... | camera operator |
Animation Department
| Greg Bakker | ... | key animator |
| Katy Chan | ... | assistant animator |
| Stephen Howard-Tripp | ... | background artist |
| Lee Rael | ... | animation producer |
| Caroline Vos | ... | background artist |
Additional Crew
| Courtney Barends | ... | DIT |
| Richard Chemaly | ... | Legal |
| Tali Nates | ... | Historical Consultant: Director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre |
| Samantha Pelteret | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Blue Fox Entertainment (2021) (United States) (theatrical)
- 8 e MEZZO (2021) (Italy)
- Bonum Filmvertrieb (2024) (Germany)
- Gravel Road Distribution Group (2022) (South Africa)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Denmark)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Finland)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Norway)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Sweden)
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Other Companies
- Claims Conference (funding)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A life-affirming documentary that celebrates the remarkable life of Ella Blumenthal. At her 98th birthday celebrations she opens up to close friends and family about her story of survival during the Holocaust, in a way she has never done before. Her recollections, depicted through dynamic 2D animation, include tales of three concentration camps, and of narrowly escaping death in a gas chamber. Along with uplifting stories, like Ella dissuading her niece from ending her life. The animation is juxtaposed with present day footage of Ella performing her weekly spiritual rituals, being active in the swimming pool and walking on the promenade in Cape Town. She is not your average grandmother, her vivacious personality and her positive outlook on life is truly inspiring. A universal message of resilience - as Ella is the epitome of the will to survive. This film could not be more relevant in a world that still defines itself by what is other. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The director, Jordy Sank, met Ella Blumenthal at a Sabbath dinner when he was a teenager over 15 years ago. He knew from that moment that one day he would capture her important story and zest for life. Filming started at the beginning on 2019. See more » |