Encircle Films: Four Winters

Name: Encircle Films: Four Winters
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 2026-01-15
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Luba Abramowitz, Moshe Baran, Frank Blaichman

Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, FOUR WINTERS features the true story of over 25,000 Jewish partisans who courageously fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Belarus, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Torn from their families by the ravages of Hitler’s armies, men and women, many barely in their teens, escaped into the forests, banding together in partisan brigades; engaging in treacherous acts of sabotage, blowing up trains, burning electric stations, and attacking armed enemy headquarters. The last surviving partisans relive their journey in FOUR WINTERS, sharing their stories of resistance. Director Julia Mintz shines a spotlight on their transformation from young innocents raised in closely knit Jewish communities and families, to becoming fierce partisan soldiers with enduring hope, grit, magnificent courage and deep humanity. Featuring the photography of Faye Schulman, partisan photographer clad in her signature leopard coat, and through a fusion of inspiring and powerful first-person interviews with stunning archival footage, FOUR WINTERS uncovers secrets held for lifetimes, revealing a heartfelt narrative of heroism, determination and resilience. Audience discussion panel after the film.Documentary, WarPT1H30M2026-01-15

Luba Abramowitz

Moshe Baran

Frank Blaichman

Julia Mintz

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Showtimes

January 15, 6:30 pm