Neshoma

Neshoma is a documentary that explores the spirit and essence of the Jewish community in Amsterdam before the war. The film uses the meaning of its title, a word for soul or spirit in Hebrew and Yiddish, to examine this historical period and its cultural identity.

Directed and written by Sandra Beerends, the production was created by Family Affair Films in the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles. The film features voice performances by Rifka Lodeizen and Daniella Kertesz as Rusha, along with David Lucieer and Mickey Kertesz as Max. With a runtime of 87 minutes, the project was released on January 2, 2025.