Pesya's Necklace

Returning to your childhood home can be painful

On her eightieth birthday, Pesya Goldfarb is determined to return to her parents' house located in Poland. Traveling with her teenage granddaughter, she intends to find a golden necklace, which was hidden by her and her sister on the day they were taken to Auschwitz. In returning to her childhood home, Pesya must confront years of shame and decide whether or not to reveal her secrets.

A film by Jorge Gurvich

Awards:
Honorary 2nd Award in the short fiction category, Warsaw Jewish Film Festival - Poland, 2007
Special Jury Prize, Besalu Jewish Film Festival - Spain, 2007

Festivals:

Chicago YIVO 2011
Zagreb Jewish Film Festival 2011
Beth Tefiloh Library 2011
Institute of Southern Jewish Life 2011
Detroit JCC 2010
Cherry Hill Jewish Film Festival 2010
Jewish Film Festival Uruguay 2012
National Council of Jewish Women 2010
I'mage Helpage India International Film Festival 2009

University of Pennsylvania 2009

National Council of Jewish Women FF, 2009

Director And Producer: Jorge Gurvich

Script: Dany Horowitz

Production Company: LA STRADA PRODUCTIONS

Co-Production Company: Dany Horowitz

Camera: Uri Ackerman

Editor: Tanya Raikhlin

Original Music: Rafi Kadishzon