A film about persecution, guilt, and survival. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Barth Bible Center will screen the historical drama *Stella: A Life* as part of the “der.besondere.film” series. The film tells the story of Stella Goldschlag, a Jewish woman living in Nazi Berlin. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the film *Stella. A Life* will be shown at 7:00 p.m. at the Barth Bible Center. The screening is part of the “der.besondere.film” series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The film, directed by Kilian Riedhof, was released in theaters in 2023. Paula Beer plays the lead role of Stella Goldschlag, a German Jew living in Berlin during the Nazi era who dreams of a career as a jazz singer.
When Stella goes into hiding with her parents, the family falls into the hands of the Gestapo. Stella is forced to track down Jews in hiding and betray them to the Nazis. The film traces her journey from victim to perpetrator, thereby addressing questions of guilt and responsibility under the conditions of Nazi persecution.
The film screening is open to anyone interested in history and cinema.
