Warwick Davis & the Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz
Warwick Davis & the Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz is a poignant documentary that delves into the extraordinary survival story of the Ovitz family—a troupe of Jewish dwarf entertainers who endured the horrors of Auschwitz during World War II. Presented by actor Warwick Davis, the film offers a personal and reflective journey into this remarkable chapter of Holocaust history. Wikipedia +11 Amazon +11 YouTube +11 Sharingful +4 PBS +4 KPBS Public Media +4 The Ovitz Family: The Lilliput Troupe Originating from Maramureș County, Romania, the Ovitz family was led by Shimson Eizik Ovitz, a dwarf entertainer and itinerant rabbi. He fathered ten children, seven of whom were dwarfs due to pseudoachondroplasia. Together, they formed the "Lilliput Troupe," performing across Eastern Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. Their multilingual performances in Yiddish, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, and German captivated audiences, making them one of the most renowned ensembles of their time. Mono...