Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival

Enjoy five days of world-class international and independent comedies, dramas, documentaries, and shorts from Israel, Europe, Canada, and the U.S. premiering for the first time in Santa Barbara.

Schedule of Events:

6:30 PM: Kristallnacht Commemoration & Panel

Here Lived

Director Jane Wells
USA | 79 Minutes | 2023

When conceptual artist Gunter Demnig first conceived the idea of laying Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) for Roma, Sinti, and disabled victims of National Socialism in his native Germany, he never imagined his project would grow to become the world’s largest decentralized memorial. Today, Stolpersteine have been placed in 30 countries across Europe, and on May 23, 2023, Demnig laid the 100,000th. The Stolpersteine he crafted are, in theory, quite simple: concrete blocks measuring 10 x 10 cm, topped with permanent brass plates that are hand-stamped with the names and fates of victims of Hitler’s reign of terror. The stones are laid into the pavement in front of the last voluntarily chosen residence of those murdered by the Nazis. They are deeply personal and draw attention to individual tragedies. Here Lived charts the development and lasting emotional significance of his project as a remarkable mode of collective healing. This extraordinary tale of resilience, remembrance, and community deeply resonates in this moment. It is a timely and profoundly moving testament to the enduring power of human compassion and solidarity.

Ticket Prices:

All Access Passes: $180
Single Tickets: $18

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