The World Will Tremble

Special Presentation

Written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Lior Geller, The World Will Tremble tells the powerful true story of Michał Podchlebnik and Solomon Weiner, two prisoners who became the first to escape the Chełmno extermination camp on January 19, 1942, and courageously bear witness to the horrors perpetrated by the German regime. Of the more than 320,000 Jews sent to Chełmno, only four survived—two of them were Weiner and Podchlebnik, who risked everything to expose the truth. Located near Łódź, Chełmno was one of six extermination camps established solely for mass murder during WWII.

Geller spent over a decade meticulously researching this film, collaborating with historians, Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial center, and the families of these brave men to create an authentic and moving retelling of their remarkable escape.

Focusing on extraordinary bravery, resilience, and hope, the film highlights how the human will to survive and bear witness can overcome even the darkest of circumstances. As the number of living Holocaust survivors dwindles, and in an age of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial, The World Will Tremble serves as a vital reminder of the importance of preserving the memory of the six million lost and honoring those who resisted. This is the first feature film adaptation of Michał and Solomon’s untold story, a testament to their incredible courage in the face of unimaginable odds.