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Comment on Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2006) by Amber

Amber — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:35:41 +0000

I viewed “Forgiving Dr. Mengele” this evening and am completely touched by Eva’s story. I have been trying to deal with my own personal pain (which pales in comparison to Eva’s) and this beautiful woman has given me hope. I know I can forgive my childhood. Unless I forgive, I will continue to be a victim. I choose to be free.

Thank you Eva for touching so many peoples lives with your pure spirit.
Thank you,
Amber
age 29 from Louisiana

“Forgiveness is to set a prisoner free and realizing the prisoner was you.” Unknown

Comment on Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2006) by Beth

Beth — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:02:44 +0000

As a member of the Board of Directors of CANDLES Holocaust Museum, I would like to thank you all for your candid and gracious comments and input regarding the film “Forgiving Dr. Mengele.” Eva certainly is an inspiration and someone whom I am proud to call my friend. On August 1st Eva and the museum sponsored its second Forgiveness Conference, which was a wonderful success. I wanted to let everyone know that Eva is planning a trip back to Auschwitz for the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation and there are openings if you would like to travel with us. Please contact the museum at (812)234-7881. I took the trip in June 2007 and it is certainly an amazing experience when viewed through Eva’s eyes. Check the museum website often – http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org – for information about what we are doing and accomplishing!

Comment on Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2006) by vic shayne, phd

vic shayne, phd — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:42:01 +0000

Having just written a book for a Holocaust survivor, Remember Us, I am humbled by this film. Eva Kor’s forgiveness is her way of dealing with her trauma and I believe it is impossible for any other person to step inside of her shoes and judge her. I do, however, commend her tireless effort in Holocaust education. She clearly touches the hearts and minds of young people in experiences that will carry them through their lives. Eva has made it clear that forgiving does not equate with forgetting. It has to do with quelling some of her personal suffering in a situation where no outsider could begin to understand. Further, the individuals who burned down the museum stand as proof that hate and destruction are forces to contend with and that history is only a meaningful, progressive tool for those who take the time to understand others. If not, hate, disrespect and fear continue to perpetuate destruction.

Comment on Still Life (2006) by John

John — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:48 +0000

Thanks for the kind word, frebro. I hope you enjoy the film at a reasonable time of day!

Comment on Still Life (2006) by frebro

frebro — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:56:44 +0000

Wow! You always write well, but this review was fantastic! I really want to see it right away, if only it wasn’t 1 am here in Sweden :)

Comment on Still Life (2006) by The Cinema Hub

The Cinema Hub — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:25:53 +0000

Great review!

Comment on Sátántangó (1994) by FILM Satantango (Sátántangó) by Béla Tarr {2} « fear of death is intransitive

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:23:41 +0000

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Comment on How Green Was My Valley (1941) by tyell laron

tyell laron — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:38:04 +0000

thank you for releasing this to the public it was a great help

Comment on Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2006) by Richard Gaulin

Richard Gaulin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:16:04 +0000

Eva suffered horribly, and the loss of her family, in Auschwitz. Other survivors witnessed and recieved more brutality from the nazi’s than did Eva. Which is simply the conflict other survivors have with Eva. They cannot deal with the thought of trying to forgive the unforgiveable.

I understand the rationale that Eva has found for her sanity and to keep her respect/love for life on earth.

We are born innocent and whoever you are, you will grow up in an environment that will create you into the person you will become. Regardless of your cultural, educational, and religous training. Today in the 21 st century we understand more about developmental psychology. Why homo sapiens behaviour is acted out.

Eva is trying to be helpful to the whole of the human race. Her belief and her practise of forgiveness is not going to be accepted because of the conditioning of judging/hating other people is part of mimicing (irresponsible and impulsive)behaviour. The immaturity of our childish behaviours that have never been corrected/groomed with love, and nurturing. We grow up socially retarded.

People quite literally have to be trained to understand and acknowledge the worst of homo sapien behaviour that is inherent in all of us. People quite literally have to be trained to empathise and be sensitive to other people’s feelings.

If the cycle of revenge/hatred is to be broken from one generation to another. This is the only time in history that it can be accomplished. It is up to each and every parent to not let their greivances/prejudices poison their childrens mind.

People like Eva and Ghandi are offering us to take the initiative to become better people within ourselves and maybe then we can save the human race. Maybe then we can all save our dying planet.

Richard Gaulin
Vancouver, BC

Comment on The Conversation (1974) by John

John — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:14:28 +0000

:) I like to mix things up now and again, to keep you off balance, you know. And I appreciate the mention of voyeurism. So much of our modern world is built on being voyeurs–movies being just one example of that. Another great reason why this film remains so contemporary.

I keep thinking this would make a nice double feature with Rear Window.