'Treasure' Premieres at Berlin Film Festival, Sparks Mixed Reviews
The Holocaust drama starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry receives a polarized reception, highlighting its portrayal of a father-daughter journey and the legacy of anti-Semitism.
- 'Treasure,' a film about a father-daughter duo exploring their family's Holocaust history in Poland, debuts at the Berlin Film Festival.
- Critics offer mixed reviews, praising the film's premise but critiquing its execution and performances.
- Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry's characters are based on real-life Holocaust survivors, adding depth to the narrative.
- The film attempts to blend humor with the gravity of the Holocaust, a choice that has divided audiences.
- Director Julia von Heinz emphasizes the importance of addressing the Holocaust and its intergenerational impacts amid rising anti-Semitism.
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