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Thursday, January 16 at 2pm Coral Gables Art Cinema
Streaming January 17-23, 2025 Digital Screening Room

Israel | 113 minutes | 2024

Stork of Hope

US Premiere

This powerful film follows the incredible journey of two Jewish brothers, orphaned and separated during the early days of World War II. As a convoy of refugees is shot down by German fighter planes, their mother is killed and the brothers are abandoned. Their sole possession is a family photograph that they split in half just before being separated, symbolizing both their loss and their hope for reunion. As the brothers endure imprisonment in a German hospital and navigate through unimaginable struggles, they hold on to the torn photograph as a lifeline and guiding light.

Through the eyes of the elder brother, who is eventually saved by a courageous Belarusian family, we witness a powerful tale of survival, humanity, and hope. The fate of the younger brother remains a mystery until a fateful phone call decades later brings them back together. In a heart-stopping moment, the torn halves of the photograph are reunited, offering a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the bond of family, even in the face of war’s darkest moments. This deeply moving film honors the righteous among nations who risked everything to save others, transcending borders and showing that kindness has no nationality.

Director's Bio

Directed by Alexander Franskevich-Leie

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Alexander Franskevich-Leie is a director, producer, and screenwriter based in Germany, originally from Belarus. He graduated from the Polish Academy of Film and Television and completed postgraduate studies in Germany, amassing extensive experience in theater as a professional actor. His debut feature film, Stork of Hope, which tells the poignant story of two Jewish brothers separated during World War II, reflects his deep personal connection to history. Franskevich-Leie has directed over 25 television series and collaborates with the Israeli film company ASIOFILM.

Cast and Credits

Director

Alexander Franskevich-Leie

Screenwriter

Alexander Franskevich-Leie

Cinematographer

Waldemar Schmidt

Editor

Karolina Bashlykova

Cast

Josef Ash, Maria Mucha, Lev Bokhan

Film Info

Year

2024

Country

Israel

Run-time

113 minutes

Language

Belarusian, Hebrew, Russian with English subtitles
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