The Burning Child

The Burning Child is a documentary that delves into the mystery of a family's past, uncovering secrets that have been hidden for generations. Joseph Koerner returns to Vienna to solve the riddle of his grandparents' disappearance during the Holocaust, embarking on a visually stunning journey through the city's urban and psychic interior. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters who help him piece together the puzzle, including a water ecologist, an artist, and a holocaust survivor. The film is a moving exploration of the concept of home and the ways in which it can be both familiar and strange, built and psychic. Through a combination of aerial shots, archival footage, and intimate conversations, The Burning Child creates a powerful and haunting portrait of a city and its people.

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