A feature documentary by Stuart Urban on his father Garri Urban, one of the 20th century's most extraordinary survivors,who endured both the extremes of Nazism and Communism. Excellent film presented in exclusivity by the director, present at the Star and Shadow tonight.

A feature documentary by Stuart Urban on his father Garri Urban, one of the 20th century's most extraordinary  survivors,who endured both the extremes of Nazism and  Communism. Excellent film shown in exclusivity with the director Stuart Urban, who will be here tonight to discuss his film.

Garri Urban survived extremes of both Nazism and Communism. Attempting to swim an icy river from Soviet territory to Romania, he told snipers stooping to lift his apparently lifeless body; “no, tovarisch (comrade), I’m not dead” - before striking their officer. In 1992 his son, award-winning film-maker Stuart Urban, follows Garri into the former Soviet Union, discovering his ‘international spy” KGB records and the fate of his family in the Holocaust.

Reviews

The Guardian

"Very powerful, very moving...an extremely strong piece of work"

Britfilms Review
"A genuinely emotional and fascinating insight into one extraordinary and feisty modern day hero, this is without doubt one to put on your ‘to watch’ list."

Raindance Best Documentary Nomination
"It is the theme of survival, rather than defeat, under oppression which makes this documentary inspiring, hopeful and therefore vital as a social lesson. This is a compelling documentary on many levels and is indicative of the future of documentary-making."

Exclusive Q+A with the director after the screening. Very rare opportunity not to miss.