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"Playing for Time" (documentary)

"Playing for Time" is a documentary that tells the true story of a Jewish woman, Fania Fénelon, who survived the Holocaust by performing as a singer in Auschwitz. The film explores her experiences in the concentration camp, highlighting how she used her talent to endure the brutal conditions and maintain her humanity. It also delves into the complex moral choices, friendships, and the emotional toll of survival. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary offers insight into the resilience of those who faced unimaginable horror and how art became a means of resistance and hope amidst tragedy.