ChaiFlicks Premieres New Animated Holocaust Film

Survivor, based on the memoir by Ivor Perl BEM, will be free to view on YouTube and ChaiFlicks on January 27 in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The story follows 12-year-old Perl from a small town in Hungary to the gates of Auschwitz, Kaufering, Allach and Dachau, witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust and the unbreakable bond between two brothers and their miraculous survival.

A 30-minute interview with the animator, Zoom Rockman, will also be made available for those wanting a deeper dive into the making of this beautifully crafted movie.

“When I read Ivor’s story, I immediately began to visualize it as a film—one I could bring to life through my paper puppet animation to create something both powerful and accessible, especially for audiences who might not otherwise engage with this vital subject matter,” said Rockman. “I deliberately chose to tell Ivor’s story in a Gen Z–inspired style to ensure what happened remains present in the memory of rising generations.”

“This is a profoundly moving and important film that we are honored to share with the world on such a meaningful day,” said Neil Friedman, CEO of ChaiFlicks. “Stories like Survivor must be seen, remembered, and passed on to as many people as possible. We are deeply honored to provide a platform for this uniquely crafted account of a child’s Holocaust survival, making it accessible to audiences everywhere on YouTube and our platform at no cost on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.”