Lost Town
Originally released in 2013. Lost Town is a documentary film. directed by Richard Goldgewicht. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Lost Town' tells the story of one man's obsessive search to get closer to his deceased father by uncovering the story of his family's town of Trochenbrod. First made famous by Jonathan Safron Foer's 'Everything Is Illuminated', Trochenbrod was the only all-Jewish town to ever exist outside of Palestine. Trochenbrod's 5000 Jews were obliterated by the Nazis, except for 33 townspeople who escaped the massacre there. This personal search triggers a resurgence of interest in the town and reconnects the few remaining survivors who hadn't seen each other in over 60 years. 'Lost Town' utilizes contemporary documentary footage, original animation, and survivor testimonials to tell the story of how far one will go to claim their sense of identity.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Town about?
Lost Town' tells the story of one man's obsessive search to get closer to his deceased father by uncovering the story of his family's town of Trochenbrod. First made famous by Jonathan Safron Foer'...
Who directed Lost Town?
Lost Town was directed by Richard Goldgewicht.
How long is Lost Town?
Lost Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Lost Town released?
Lost Town was released on October 18, 2013 in theaters.