Glowing, extensive reviews for Stelios Kouloglou’s documentary “Born Twice”, and words of praise from film critics for its protagonist. Below are excerpts from the reviews.
“Kouloglou tells the story with sensitivity and tenderness… Especially at a time when the far right is gaining more and more ground, it is important to remember the consequences of its rise and its victims.” Dimitris Panagopoulos (Efimerida ton Syntakton)
“An excellent documentary, just 75 minutes long. A condensed narrative. A moving story… About survival, memory and, above all, forgiveness!” Dimitris Danikas (Proto Thema)
“A Holocaust survivor recounts his adventures in a simple yet gripping way and becomes a living testimony to a generous, philosophical outlook on life… unexpected and moving details that add refreshing colour to a grey century.” Christos Mitsis (Athinorama)
“…through the story of the adorable Simon emerges an anti-war, anti-racist, humanist message… What a great advantage for a documentary (and an important choice by its director, of course): a hero with a unique story and a gentle charm. Simon Gronowski is the heart, the mind and the music of this film.” Lida Galanou (Flix)
“…the film’s protagonist speaks without evasion about what is happening in Gaza today, calling Netanyahu a ‘war criminal’.” Konstantinos Kaimakis (Documento)
“…a film about survival, memory and forgiveness, which works both as a historical warning and as a gift of life.” HuffPost Greece
“…there are screenings worth seeing this week, and these are the ones we recommend… If historical reality is lost in individual trauma, then all that remains is managing the consequences of the barbarity of a war… Instead of a review, we leave you with a question from Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Five Difficulties in Writing the Truth’: ‘How, then, can an opponent of fascism tell the truth about fascism if he wants to say nothing about capitalism, which gives rise to it? How can such a truth be of any practical use?’” Rizospastis
“I fell in love with a 95-year-old man, and it’s Kouloglou’s fault… ‘Born Twice’ should be shown in every school in Greece.” Evgenia Loupaki (Facebook)
