To Live and Survive
"The Story of Erich Finsches"
Released just last year. To Live and Survive is a documentary film. directed by Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch.
Starring Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch and Erich Finsches
Synopsis
The documentary portrays Erich Finsches, a true Viennese original and Holocaust survivor. Based on over six years of collected material by director Matthias Jaklitsch, who supported Erich on his travels, the film shows him as a positive, humorous, but also argumentative and unique personality in all his humanity. At 97, Erich continues to tirelessly advocate for remembrance of the past, attending memorial ceremonies and schools to spread his message of "Never Again." Instead of a traditional "eyewitness narrative," the film not only documents Erich's life, his youth during Nazi persecution, and his rebuilding of a new life after the war, but also the relationship between the director and the protagonist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Live and Survive about?
The documentary portrays Erich Finsches, a true Viennese original and Holocaust survivor. Based on over six years of collected material by director Matthias Jaklitsch, who supported Erich on his tr...
Who directed To Live and Survive?
To Live and Survive was directed by Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch.
How long is To Live and Survive?
To Live and Survive has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was To Live and Survive released?
To Live and Survive was released on November 27, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Live and Survive?
The main cast of To Live and Survive includes Matthias Ramon Jaklitsch, Erich Finsches.