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Commemorating the 83rd Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' Documentary Screening and Discussion

A profound documentary screening and discussion exploring Dr. Anna Braude-Hellerowa's legacy and intergenerational memory.

Commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. This event features a screening of the documentary 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' and a post-film discussion. The film explores Ewa Heller-Ekblad's quest to understand her grandmother, Dr. Anna Braude-Hellerowa, who remained in the ghetto despite opportunities. Gain insight into personal memory, historical silence, and intergenerational trauma.

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Exhibition summary

Commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, this event features a screening of the documentary 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' followed by a discussion. The film explores the complex legacy of Dr. Anna Braude-Hellerowa and her granddaughter's search for answers about her past.

Curatorial context

In commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the History Meeting House (DSH) and the Warsaw Ghetto Museum present a screening of the documentary film 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' (63 min.; Poland, 2025), directed by Masza Makarowa. Following the film, there will be a meeting with the film's protagonist. The documentary delves into the story of Ewa Heller-Ekblad, granddaughter of Dr. Anna Braude-Hellerowa, the chief physician of the Children's Hospital of Bersohns and Baumanów in the Warsaw Ghetto. The film investigates why Dr. Hellerowa chose not to leave the ghetto despite opportunities for escape. The 85-year-old Ewa returns to Warsaw to seek answers, revisiting places from her childhood and piecing together her fragmented past through others' memories. 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' is a deeply personal exploration of the relationship between past and present, memory and silence, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma. It is presented as an intimate and thoughtful portrayal, conveyed through presence, dialogue, and shared experience, avoiding grandiosity.

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Information regarding tickets or admission is not explicitly provided on this page. The event is presented by the History Meeting House (DSH) and the Warsaw Ghetto Museum. Visitors are advised to check the official DSH website for any ticketing details or further information.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 19, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The event features a screening of 'The Granddaughter of the Chief' directed by Masza Makarowa, with a post-film discussion involving the film's protagonist, Ewa Heller-Ekblad. Masza Makarowa, the director, is a historian, journalist, and documentarian who has worked extensively on topics related to the Warsaw Ghetto and Jewish history.
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