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Reviewed by paul-allaer 7 / 10

2-for-1 Holocaust documentary well worth seeking out

As "33 Photos From the Ghetto" (2026 release from Poland; 79 min.) opens, the world press is gathering for the unveiling of an original roll of film that dates from 1943, yes 80 years ago, which is the only roll of negatives known to man that was not taken by the Germans during the 1943 uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto. It is considered a major coup in historical terms. Who took these pictures? And why and where have the negatives been hidden for so long? At this point we are 10 minutes into the documentary.A couple of comments: there is zero doubt in my mind that this is a significant historical find in the context of the Holocaust. But if this documentary were to focus on just the 33 pictures that are contained on that roll of film, the film makers wouldn't have a whole film to narrate. Instead, the documentary takes it as a launching pad (i) to remind us the what and the why of the Warsaw Ghetto, (and what led to the uprising) and (ii) to find out who the photographer of that roll of film was, including his family and the people near (but not always dear) to him. I thought it was all very worthwhile, and very so(m)bering. After seeing the documentary, I then read up on it a bit, only to be flabbergasted that quite a few people seem upset that the photos (80 years old, remember) were "cleaned up" where possible, and even worse, were worked up that certain of the pictures were "digitally altered" (for example, a picture of a burning house now shows the house actually burning). To each their own opinion of course, but it didn't bother me as the very essence of the clean-up or alteration didn't chance one iota as to what happened here and certainly didn't "make up" anything (for that the fragments are way too short)"33 Photos From the Ghetto" started streaming on HBO Max last weekend, and I just caught it the other night. If you are in the mood for a new perspective on the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, I'd readily suggest you check this out and draw your own conclusion.

Reviewed by imdb-773-34667 4 / 10

Not really worth your time..

33 Photos from the Ghetto is built around a single roll of film containing 33 photographs taken by a young Polish firefighter in Warsaw during the Second World War. A handful of the images were captured inside the ghetto during the 1943 uprising, and they are described as the only known photographs from that event not taken by German soldiers. On paper, it is a compelling premise.There is no doubt that we must never forget how evil spread across Europe in the first half of the 20th century, costing millions of lives. Any documentation from that period has inherent value. But that does not automatically mean that every story warrants a full documentary eight decades later. And perhaps this is one of those stories that simply does not carry enough weight.The 33 photographs themselves are shaky, blurry, and unfortunately add neither new insight nor new perspectives. As a result, the film leans heavily on OTHER archival photos and footage, while the 33 images that should form the film's core end up occupying surprisingly little space. It becomes a metaphor for the film's central problem: a strong premise without the material to sustain it.The narrative is also messy and unevenly structured, making it difficult to stay engaged.

Reviewed by imdb-773-34667 4 / 10

33 Photos from the Ghetto is built around a single roll of film containing 33 photographs taken by a young Polish firefighter in Warsaw during the Second World War. A handful of the images were captured inside the ghetto during the 1943 uprising, and they are described as the only known photographs from that event not taken by German soldiers. On paper, it is a compelling premise.There is no doubt that we must never forget how evil spread across Europe in the first half of the 20th century, costing millions of lives. Any documentation from that period has inherent value. But that does not automatically mean that every story warrants a full documentary eight decades later. And perhaps this is one of those stories that simply does not carry enough weight.The 33 photographs themselves are shaky, blurry, and unfortunately add neither new insight nor new perspectives. As a result, the film leans heavily on a wide range of far better archival photos and footage, while the 33 images that should form the film's core end up occupying surprisingly little space. It becomes a metaphor for the film's central problem: a strong premise without the material to sustain it.The narrative is also messy and unevenly structured, making it difficult to stay engaged. But the most serious issue lies elsewhere: The film uses manipulated images and video clips without informing the viewer. Historical footage has been digitally altered - with no indication that this has been done.This is deeply problematic in a documentary that claims to explore photography as historical evidence. And it is downright irresponsible in this context, given that Holocaust deniers argue that the evidence of the genocide is fabricated.When a film about documentation begins to manipulate the documentation itself, it undermines its own credibility.

33 Photos from the Ghetto

2026 [POLISH]

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33 Photos from the Ghetto

2026 [POLISH]

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2-for-1 Holocaust documentary well worth seeking out

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