" Ahava Zot Lo Hayta " (English: ) is an award-winning 2020 documentary directed by Maya Sarfaty . It explores the complex and controversial relationship between Helena Citron, a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz , and Franz Wunsch, a high-ranking Austrian SS officer . Overview of the Story
For further reading on the historical context and the film's production, you can explore the Visual History of the Holocaust database or check reviews on IMDb . Love It Was Not (2020) - IMDb
: Wunsch protected Helena and her sister, Roza, from certain death several times during their imprisonment. However, he remained a brutal SS officer to other prisoners, creating a moral paradox for Helena.
: Helena Citron was among the first women sent to Auschwitz. Her life changed when she was asked to sing for Franz Wunsch on his birthday; he reportedly fell in love with her voice and person immediately.
: It won Best Film at the Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival in 2020. You can find more information about the production and news coverage on IMDb .