Oy Mama
Oy Mama
| 11 April 2010 (USA)
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"Oy Mama" is a touching film that tells the story of 95-year-old Holocaust survivor Fira, who is not only Noa Maiman's grandmother but also the adopted grandmother of 4-year-old Firita. Set in modern-day Israel, this moving documentary explores two entwined storylines that converge in Fira's life. Fira's harrowing past is unveiled as she recounts her family's escape from a burning Europe with the help of a kind Polish woman. We witness her resilience and strength in the face of adversity, and how her experiences have shaped her life today. In the present, Fira is dependent on the kindness of Firita's mother, Magna, who serves as her caretaker for the past 12 years. Through her intricate and poignant present, we see the deep bond Fira shares with Firita, who embodies the future and a symbol of hope.

Reviews
ThiefHott

Too much of everything

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SpecialsTarget

Disturbing yet enthralling

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KnotStronger

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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Sameer Callahan

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

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