This animated short film tells the story of a five-year-old -- Tana Ross -- who survives World War II and the Terezin concentration camp. She and her grandmother then move to Sweden to join relatives. But she is not permitted to talk about the past or ask any questions. When she is older, she is given letters written by her mother before dying in Auschwitz. Black-and-white drawings and historical archive footage are combined with colorful scenes -- bringing the child's experiences to life -- and making this unusual film accessible to even the youngest members of the family. The filmmakers were inspired by the play "Through the Silence," which was performed by Tana Ross and provided with music and words by Noa Ain.
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