Inside Hana's Suitcase (2009)

INSIDE HANA'S SUITCASE A Theatrical Documentary Synopsis "Inside Hana's Suitcase", is the poignant story of two young children who grew up in pre-WWII Czechoslovakia and the terrible events... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Weinstein

Writers:

Karen Levine (book), Thomas Wallner

Stars:

Jindriska Hanusová, Linda Drexlerova, Daniel Hajek

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jindriska Hanusová	...	Hana (Young)
Linda Drexlerova	...	Hana (Older)
Daniel Hajek	...	George (Young)
Karim Tarakji	...	George (Older)
Nikol Fischerová	...	Marketa Brady
Radek Koula	...	Karel Brady
Peter Poldauf	...	Uncle Ludvik
Alice Laksarová	...	Aunt Heda
Karolína Brosová	...	Cousin Vera
Alena Dlouhá	...	Grandmother
Jana Hanackova	...	Friedl Dicker-Brandeis
Oxana Anton	...	Piano Teacher
Pavel Ira	...	Walter Eisinger
Jakub Kuca
Raphael Hadler

Storyline

INSIDE HANA'S SUITCASE A Theatrical Documentary Synopsis "Inside Hana's Suitcase", is the poignant story of two young children who grew up in pre-WWII Czechoslovakia and the terrible events that they endured just because they happened to be born Jewish. Based on the internationally acclaimed book "Hana's Suitcase" which has been translated into 40 languages, the film is an effective blend of documentary and dramatic techniques. In addition to tracing the lives of George and Hana Brady in the 1930's and 40's, "Inside Hana's Suitcase" tells the present-day story of "The Small Wings", a group of Japanese children, and how their passionate and tenacious teacher, Fumiko Ishioka, helped them solve the mystery of Hana Brady, whose name was painted on an old battered suitcase that they received from Auschwitz, the notorious Nazi death camp built in Poland. The film's plot unfolds as told through contemporary young storytellers who act as the omniscient narrators. They seamlessly transport us ...

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Genres:

Documentary

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User Reviews

Wonderful Documentary

Documentaries like this are important to remind everyone about the heartbreak of the Holocaust. It has been over 70 years, yet the lessons we assumed were learned still are there as so many cultures remain unenlightened to human suffering. Watch this and remember.

And, to the woman who gave a bad review because her DVD did not work, please use the brain God gave you and take your silly complaint down. Reviews are to be about the documentary, not about the quality of your DVD. By senselessly posting a bad review, not about the documentary, but about your DVD, you diminish the subject matter of this documentary, which is an affront to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust, as well as the Holocaust survivors, which is much more important than your silly DVD.

Details

Country:

Canada Czech Republic Germany

Language:

English Czech Japanese

Release Date:

January 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Mala de Hana

Filming Locations:

Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Telefilm Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Rogers Group of Funds

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1