The Saved
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The Saved is a Dutch
documentary released in 1998
, it was directed by Paul Cohen and Oeke Hoogendijk.
from Holland and uncovers the shame that haunts them decades subsequent to their experience. This group of individuals was specially selected to live through the Holocaust since they were regarded as beneficial to their nation. Conversely, almost a hundred thousand Jews living in the Netherlands were expelled from the country and murdered by the Nazis. After a high-ranking Hague bureaucrat chose to intercede in order to assist a confidant, he was able to obtain a pact of sorts, which assured the safety of a pair of notable Jews and their households. When news of the deal became public, the Jewish population throughout Holland wrote letters urging to be added onto the exclusive list. It was ultimately expanded to comprise of hundreds of Jews. The group included renowned educators, artists, doctors and scientists. They came to be identified as the Barneveld group.
Sent off to a distant Dutch castle
, the Barneveld Jews formed a mini-city shaped after the world of high culture and refinement, which they were accustomed to at home. While the terror of the Holocaust devastated a majority of the European Jewish population, the Barneveld residents existed in comparative ease. Inhabitants carried along with the; home furnishings and porcelain dishware. A school was established and musical performances took place. As opposed to individuals held captive at death camps, the Barnevelders could spend time grooming themselves. A survivor remembers that the women constantly had their hair fashioned in the latest styles and the men never went a day without shaving. Love developed in the Barneveld community due to the close proximity of men and women. A couple met, became engaged and today have four adult children, their life long journey together started at the Barneveld home.
As the castle’s population began to rise, the large home became more and more crowded. Some residents compared the situation to being in a large jail cell, with no bars. Soon after food was given out in rations and to make the most out of sleeping quarters, the men and women were divided into barracks
styled housing. As time progressed communication with life beyond the castle was severely limited. Collectively, the unit fought to preserve an impression of individual pride and an air of ordinariness. Coping within the castle was difficult for a former resident, because everything that belonged to them was taken away; so it was challenging to show your uniqueness.
In September 1943, the Barneveld clique was relocated to Westerbork, a Nazi labor camp located in Netherlands. The jolt was tremendous, from living in a mansion to residing in camp quarters. They were compelled by the Germans
to take part in the expulsion of their neighbors at the camp. The Barnevelder group observed relatives and acquaintances being transferred form Westerbork to Auschwitz. However, the Barnevelders continued to be untouched. While the environment they lived in constantly worsened, the protection of their lives continued. Ultimately, the Barnevelders were moved to Theresienstadt, where they were forced to witness the death of relatives and friends members. Yet their destinies were secure.
Virtually every Barnevelder accomplished to come out of World War II
physically whole. Nevertheless the emotional pain lingers, and for many, the feeling of sorrow due to living through the war is even still now hard to conquer. At every point the chosen group was rescued from murder, although some see their continued existence as a blessing and a burden. The discussion of this past situation is one that leads to uproar, by the very people who lived through this experience. At the beginning of the documentary a Barnevelder expresses their displeasure about the creation of the film. This member believes more focus is due on the Dutch Jews that were killed, whose number total 100,000. Not on the extremely small minority that managed to survive throughout the war. All the same, the anomaly that is the Barnevelder group commands to be explored .
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
documentary released in 1998
1998 in film
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, it was directed by Paul Cohen and Oeke Hoogendijk.
Plot summary
The Saved movingly portrays the true story of about 600 JewsJews
The Jews , also known as the Jewish people, are a nation and ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation...
from Holland and uncovers the shame that haunts them decades subsequent to their experience. This group of individuals was specially selected to live through the Holocaust since they were regarded as beneficial to their nation. Conversely, almost a hundred thousand Jews living in the Netherlands were expelled from the country and murdered by the Nazis. After a high-ranking Hague bureaucrat chose to intercede in order to assist a confidant, he was able to obtain a pact of sorts, which assured the safety of a pair of notable Jews and their households. When news of the deal became public, the Jewish population throughout Holland wrote letters urging to be added onto the exclusive list. It was ultimately expanded to comprise of hundreds of Jews. The group included renowned educators, artists, doctors and scientists. They came to be identified as the Barneveld group.
Sent off to a distant Dutch castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
, the Barneveld Jews formed a mini-city shaped after the world of high culture and refinement, which they were accustomed to at home. While the terror of the Holocaust devastated a majority of the European Jewish population, the Barneveld residents existed in comparative ease. Inhabitants carried along with the; home furnishings and porcelain dishware. A school was established and musical performances took place. As opposed to individuals held captive at death camps, the Barnevelders could spend time grooming themselves. A survivor remembers that the women constantly had their hair fashioned in the latest styles and the men never went a day without shaving. Love developed in the Barneveld community due to the close proximity of men and women. A couple met, became engaged and today have four adult children, their life long journey together started at the Barneveld home.
As the castle’s population began to rise, the large home became more and more crowded. Some residents compared the situation to being in a large jail cell, with no bars. Soon after food was given out in rations and to make the most out of sleeping quarters, the men and women were divided into barracks
Barracks
Barracks are specialised buildings for permanent military accommodation; the word may apply to separate housing blocks or to complete complexes. Their main object is to separate soldiers from the civilian population and reinforce discipline, training and esprit de corps. They were sometimes called...
styled housing. As time progressed communication with life beyond the castle was severely limited. Collectively, the unit fought to preserve an impression of individual pride and an air of ordinariness. Coping within the castle was difficult for a former resident, because everything that belonged to them was taken away; so it was challenging to show your uniqueness.
In September 1943, the Barneveld clique was relocated to Westerbork, a Nazi labor camp located in Netherlands. The jolt was tremendous, from living in a mansion to residing in camp quarters. They were compelled by the Germans
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to take part in the expulsion of their neighbors at the camp. The Barnevelder group observed relatives and acquaintances being transferred form Westerbork to Auschwitz. However, the Barnevelders continued to be untouched. While the environment they lived in constantly worsened, the protection of their lives continued. Ultimately, the Barnevelders were moved to Theresienstadt, where they were forced to witness the death of relatives and friends members. Yet their destinies were secure.
Virtually every Barnevelder accomplished to come out of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
physically whole. Nevertheless the emotional pain lingers, and for many, the feeling of sorrow due to living through the war is even still now hard to conquer. At every point the chosen group was rescued from murder, although some see their continued existence as a blessing and a burden. The discussion of this past situation is one that leads to uproar, by the very people who lived through this experience. At the beginning of the documentary a Barnevelder expresses their displeasure about the creation of the film. This member believes more focus is due on the Dutch Jews that were killed, whose number total 100,000. Not on the extremely small minority that managed to survive throughout the war. All the same, the anomaly that is the Barnevelder group commands to be explored .
External links
- The Jewish Channel
- http://www.library.northwestern.edu/media/docs/holocaust.pdf Marjorie I. Mitchell Multimedia Center @ Northwestern University Library