To Live and Survive
Leben und Überleben
“The Story of Erich Finsches”
Synopsis
The documentary portrays Erich Finsches, a true Viennese original and Holocaust survivor. Based on over six years of collected material by director Matthias Jaklitsch, who supported Erich on his travels, the film shows him as a positive, humorous, but also argumentative and unique personality in all his humanity. At 97, Erich continues to tirelessly advocate for remembrance of the past, attending memorial ceremonies and schools to spread his message of "Never Again." Instead of a traditional "eyewitness narrative," the film not only documents Erich's life, his youth during Nazi persecution, and his rebuilding of a new life after the war, but also the relationship between the director and the protagonist.
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- Director
- Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
- Original Score
- David Hebenstreit
- Original Title
- Leben und Überleben
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
David Hebenstreit
Jasmin Hagendorfer, Günther Friesinger, Johannes Grenzfurthner, Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
Director
Jasmin Hagendorfer
Producer
Günther Friesinger
Producer
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Producer
Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Live and Survive
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What is To Live and Survive about?
The documentary portrays Erich Finsches, a true Viennese original and Holocaust survivor. Based on over six years of collected material by director Matthias Jaklitsch, who supported Erich on his travels, the film shows him as a positive, humorous, but also argumentative and unique personality in all his humanity. At 97, Erich continues to tirelessly advocate for remembrance of the past, attending memorial ceremonies and schools to spread his message of "Never Again." Instead of a traditional "eyewitness narrative," the film not only documents Erich's life, his youth during Nazi persecution, and his rebuilding of a new life after the war, but also the relationship between the director and the protagonist.
Who directed To Live and Survive?
To Live and Survive was directed by Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch.
Who stars in To Live and Survive?
The principal cast of To Live and Survive includes Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch, Erich Finsches.
When was To Live and Survive released and how long is it?
To Live and Survive was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for To Live and Survive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Live and Survive was composed by David Hebenstreit.