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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. TamarS.
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    Wonderful and emotional film about the strength of the human spirit to overcome hardships! Masterfully crafted by a sincere and sensitive director.
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  2. RogerR.
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Quite moving and inspirational - smooth and creative editing of achival footage - unique perspective of the pre-holocaust experience.
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  3. JudithK.
    Mar 14, 2005
    10
    Sensitive, gentle, yet realistic portrayal of discrimination and the real triumph of the will!
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  4. Jimmy
    Apr 10, 2005
    3
    Oh yea, it didn't seem as if the above reviews weren't written by the same person.
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  5. HoneyL.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    So moving. Made me proud to be Jewish and for the first time, I wanted to visit Israel.
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  6. RenataS.
    May 9, 2005
    10
    As a 20 something female it is particularly intriguing to watch footage of other women fighting to achieve success and achieve it during such a tragic time. The documentary was moving and motivational.
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  7. KathrynD.
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    Remarkable! Moving and educational. One of the best documentaries I have ever seen. I will never forget viewing this. This is one of those rare things that the world would be a better place for seeing.
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  8. JackW.
    Jan 14, 2006
    10
    Riveting. Finally, a "real" movie from those times, that brinkgs us back in time and then forward to the real people, as they are today, interacting together once again. Brilliant.
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Lisa Nesselson
    70
    Snappy, affecting documentary.
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  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Laura Sinagra
    70
    Though Zilberman's affection for the women leads to some indulgent digression, the doc's low-key tone (and lack of the stock, timpani-backed Nazi iconography) throws certain anecdotes into powerful relief.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    80
    The excellent film combines a wealth of archival material with the reminiscences of an unforgettable group of octogenarian women who were champion swimmers when Hitler annexed Austria in 1938.
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