Children of the Holocaust
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Entering Organization | Fettle Animation BBC Learning Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association |
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| Country/Region | United Kingdom |
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| Media | TV |
Jacqueline Hlongwane
In its inaugural year, the Special Jury Prize is awarded to Children of the Holocaust for its high production values and inspiring qualities whilst delivering a rich and enlightening educational experience for a young audience.
The film beautifully interweaves impressive conceptual animation together with raw emotional storytelling to bring to life the past and present with great sensitivity and honesty. Using first-hand and personal testimonies, the film recalls in detail inhumane and traumatic experiences of “the children of the Holocaust.” Now in their twilight years, “the victims” recount the brutality that they and their families endured during the Holocaust. History and knowledge are passed on to the next generation, thus building bridges and fostering understanding between the young and the old. The story of the Holocaust has been told many times but the jury found the visual treatment and approach of this film quite innovative, refreshing and emotionally engaging.
The film beautifully interweaves impressive conceptual animation together with raw emotional storytelling to bring to life the past and present with great sensitivity and honesty. Using first-hand and personal testimonies, the film recalls in detail inhumane and traumatic experiences of “the children of the Holocaust.” Now in their twilight years, “the victims” recount the brutality that they and their families endured during the Holocaust. History and knowledge are passed on to the next generation, thus building bridges and fostering understanding between the young and the old. The story of the Holocaust has been told many times but the jury found the visual treatment and approach of this film quite innovative, refreshing and emotionally engaging.
Our Holocaust survivors are so proud that their personal stories are continuing to be told and can help the world to learn the lessons from such a difficult time in history.
We also gave some animation graduates their first ever jobs in the animation industry on leaving university, and too they are delighted to have received this accolade.
It means such a lot to us to have our work recognised outside of the UK. Our studio can only go on from here from strength to strength – thank you!