Fittko: Resistance and Exile

synopsis

Director Allegra Stodolsky decided to continue her grandmother’s work in telling the story of their relative Lisa Fittko. A timely film which reflects upon the importance of the values fought for, which once again are under threat in today’s Europe. In 1930s Berlin, Fittko became politically active at a young age and joined leftist youth resistance, fighting against the rise of the Nazis. In using archival footage, re-enactment and the voice of Lisa Fittko herself, this documentary tells the story of the courage of a young woman who understood that freedom is not a guarantee and who chose to resist rather than stay silent in the face of oppression.

“A woman who came of age during the rise of the fascist regime and chose to remain aware in the wake of fear.”

biography

Allegra Stodolsky (* 1995) was born in Finland. She lived in Helsinki and then in Berlin, Edinburgh, and Prague, where she is currently studying at FAMU. In 2017, she completed her studies in English literature and film theory in Edinburgh and founded her own production company. As an assistant director, she has participated in dozens of student and professional productions.

film details

director:	Allegra Stodolsky
producer:	Ondřej Šejnoha, Allegra Stodolsky
photography:	Asmi Chandola
editing:	Ema Adamove
sound:	Jan Mesany
production manager:	Berenika Šůsová

contact

Allegra Stodolsky / ReCompose
focus@recompo.se