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Watching Walter

2024

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8.1/10

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Watching Walter is a short biopic (and proof of concept) based on the true story of Holocaust survivor-turned watchmaker Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas. It's a slice of life story that touches on several poignant moments in his life during those times, and stars Stephen Tobolowsky, Gareth Williams, Andrew Elvis Miller, Benjamin Stockham and William Leon. The film is set in both 1995 Philadelphia and World War II Nazi occupied Poland. Written by Mark Dylan Brown, produced and directed by Mitch Yapko, Executive Produced by Cynthia Gravinese-Brown and Mark Aznavourian, Director of Photography Bryon Evans.

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Shortly before his 15th birthday, Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas took a bike ride into the Polish countryside. When he returned, he found Nazi troops burning down his village and murdering his en... Read allShortly before his 15th birthday, Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas took a bike ride into the Polish countryside. When he returned, he found Nazi troops burning down his village and murdering his entire family. Walter was kidnapped, thrown into a military truck, and sent to a labor camp.... Read allShortly before his 15th birthday, Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas took a bike ride into the Polish countryside. When he returned, he found Nazi troops burning down his village and murdering his entire family. Walter was kidnapped, thrown into a military truck, and sent to a labor camp. From 1940 to 1945, Walter endured the Stutthof Concentration Camp in Nazi-occupied Poland... Read all