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, and together they crossed Europe to Italy. At the age of six, she emigrated to Brazil. In São Paulo, she developed a deep commitment to solidarity, becoming the founder of the Instituto Anchieta Grajaú, which has supported thousands of people experiencing homelessness.
Narrated in the first person and enriched with photographs, recordings, and images recreated using artificial intelligence, the documentary employs an innovative visual language to give form to a memory that resists the erosion of time.
About the Guests
Antonieta Felmanas is a Holocaust survivor whose life has been dedicated to social causes. She was the first president of Unibes, established from the merger of three institutions within the Jewish community. She launched the Aldeia da Esperança at CIAM and, over 30 years ago, co-founded the Instituto Anchieta Grajaú, where she continues to serve as an advisor. The institute, which serves hundreds of children and families daily, is inspired by the philosophy of Janusz Korczak and has become a reference point in education, nutrition, and healthcare in São Paulo’s underserved neighborhoods.
Professor Sarita Mucinic Sarue holds a degree in pedagogy from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, a master’s in Jewish Studies from the University of São Paulo (USP), and has over 30 years of experience in education. She coordinates the Education and Culture department at the Holocaust Memorial of São Paulo, volunteers in workshops on Jewish culture and music, and serves on the board of the Chaverim Group. She completed Holocaust studies at Yad Vashem (Jerusalem) and is a leading scholar on Janusz Korczak, the physician and educator who advocated for children’s rights before World War II.
She is the author of Voices of Peace in Times of War (2015), Janusz Korczak – A Life in Defense of Childhood (2022), a finalist for the Jabuti Prize, and Bricks of Goodness (2024). She has published numerous articles and gives lectures on Jewish education, the Holocaust, and children’s rights.
About the Holocaust Memorial
Located in the first synagogue built in the State of São Paulo, the Holocaust Memorial retraces the tragic events that led to the deaths of six million Jews in Europe—including 1.5 million babies and children—as well as Romani people, Black individuals, LGBTQIA+ persons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, people with disabilities, and all those who showed empathy and tried to protect these groups during World War II.
The visit offers an immersive, multisensory historical experience that connects the public with contemporary messages through the lens of the past. Admission is free and can be scheduled at www.memorialdoholocausto.org.br.
The Memorial is located near Luz and Tiradentes metro stations and is open:
Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
One Sunday per month (dates available on social media).
Address:
Rua da Graça, 160 – Bom Retiro
Book your visit: https://www.memorialdoholocausto.org.br
Follow the Holocaust Memorial on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn: @memorialdoholocausto
Event Details
DOC.MIS | TAIBALE: THE STORY OF A RESCUED CHILD
Date: June 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free, with tickets distributed one hour before the screening. Subject to availability (170 seats).
Address: Av. Europa, 158 – Jardim Europa
Rating: General audience
The program is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and the Government of the State of São Paulo through the Department of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries, and the Museum of Image and Sound, via the Federal Law for Cultural Incentives, with support from ProAC. MIS is institutionally sponsored by B3, Vivo, Valid, Kapitalo Investimentos, Goldman Sachs, Sabesp, and TozziniFreire Advogados, with institutional support from Unisys, Unipar, Grupo Comolatti, Colégio Albert Sabin, PWC, TCL SEMP, Telium, and Kaspersky.
Press Contact – MIS
📧 imprensa@mis-sp.org.br
📞 Department of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries – (11) 3339-8062 / (11) 3339-8585
📧 imprensaculturasp@sp.gov.br
Doc.MIS | Taibale: The Story of a Rescued Child
As part of its June programming, Doc.MIS — the monthly documentary screening initiative of the Museum of Image and Sound (MIS), an institution of the São Paulo State Department of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries — will present the unreleased film Taibale: The Story of a Rescued Child, directed by Gianni Torres.
After the screening, there will be a discussion with the documentary’s main subject, Mrs. Antonieta Felmanas, and Professor Sarita Mucinic Sarue, Coordinator of Education and Culture at the Holocaust Memorial. The event, held in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial, will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m., and admission is free.
About Doc.MIS
Doc.MIS is a monthly screening program of short, medium, or feature-length documentaries that either engage with themes addressed by the museum or serve as a platform for the exhibition and discussion of socially relevant topics, both in national and international productions. Documentary films play a key role in preserving history and collective memory by recording historical and cultural events, while also serving an educational purpose by offering a wide range of topics and perspectives to the public.
About the Film
Taibale: The Story of a Rescued Child (Taibale, história de uma criança resgatada, dir. Gianni Torres, 2024, Italy, 72 min, digital) – The untold story of Antonieta Felmanas unfolds as a powerful journey of survival, courage, and empathy. Born in 1940 in Kazakhstan after her pregnant mother was deported by Soviet authorities during the occupation of present-day Belarus, Antonieta survived Nazi persecution with the help of a Christian baron and rural villagers. After the war, she was rescued by a cousin who had fought as a partisan
The June edition of Doc.MIS features a screening of Taibale: The Story of a Rescued Child by Gianni Torres.
In partnership with the Holocaust Memorial, the unreleased film will be screened for free on Thursday, the 5th, at 7:00 p.m. After the screening, there will be a conversation with the main subject of the documentary, survivor Antonieta Felmanas, and the Holocaust Memorial’s Education and Culture Coordinator, Professor Sarita Mucinic Sarue.
- WORLD PREMIERE IN BANGKOK
"Thrilled to inform you that your project has been selected as an
Award Winner by our juries" .
-2024/11 - " The entire team of Bangkok Movie Awards (Thailand),
- 2024/11 AWARD WINNER - Best Foreign Language Film Award The Buddha International Film Festival (Pune, India)
- 2024/11 HONORABLE MENTION - Athens International Monthley Arts Film Festival (Greece)
* 2025 - November OFFICIAL SELECTED CAT. BEST DOCUMENTARY and CAT. BEST PRODUCER - BELGRADE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Serbia)
2024 - December 25 - AWARD WINNER - BEST BIOPIC - Arjuntala International Film Festival (Bangladesh)
Jury release: "Gianni Torres delivers an extraordinary and deeply moving experience with Taibale, Story of a Rescued Child, a groundbreaking exploration of documentary filmmaking. Through an innovative visual language and masterful storytelling, Torres brings to life a tale that spans continents and generations, weaving past and present into a powerful narrative of survival, resilience, and hope. The Arjuntala International Film Festival (AIFF) commends Torres for his profound ability to capture the indomitable spirit of Taibale, a hidden child who overcame unimaginable tragedy to become a beacon of philanthropy and strength. Taibale, Story of a Rescued Child stands as both a tribute to an incredible life and a testament to the enduring power of humanity in the face of adversity, cementing Gianni Torres’s place as a visionary in documentary cinema".
2025 JANUARY - Official Selection - Indo Dubai International Film Festival - BEST DOCUMENTARY -
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025 January - Future of Film Awards (North Macedonia - Monthly) - AWARD WINNER - BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
2025 February - Cinematic European Film Festival (Romania) - OFFICIAL SELECTED
2025 March - Eastern Europe Film Festival (Romania) SPECIAL AWARD Best Documentary
2025 March - The Bridge of Peace Film Festival (Paris, France) AWARD WINNER Best Documentary
2025 March - Luleå International Film Festival (Sweden)
FINALIST Best Documentary
2025 March - Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival 2025 - AWARD WINNER Best Documentary
2025 March - Indipendent Film Awards - HONORABLE MENTION 2025
3-10 october 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTED
Apox Film Festival (Croatia)