Every Mentsh
has a story
FILMS
- All
- UK
- EN
- FR
- BE
- NL
- 2025
- 2026
POLINA
For Polina, home is not a country – it is the streets, the people and the memories that feel familiar. Born in Moscow and raised in Germany, she has found her own sense of belonging as a European.
DANI
Dani is a Jewish filmmaker in Germany, where a sense of belonging has never been a given. Sometimes he feels he belongs, sometimes he doesn’t. This tension also shapes his work and the stories he tells.
MARTIN
Martin Moszkowicz is one of Germany’s most successful film producers and can look back on a career spanning several decades, during which he has made countless films, including in Hollywood. He talks about successes and setbacks, and about why, in the film business, you never really know what’s coming next.
NOGA
Internationally acclaimed, yet largely overlooked in Germany, the Israeli photographer Noga Shtainer has made Berlin her home. Through her lens, she explores identity and the beauty of being different. Inspired by Leonard Cohen’s „Anthem“, she searches for cracks through which light can shine.
ANJA
Through powerful images of Ravensbrück, Holocaust survivor and author Anja Lundholm traces her journey from unimaginable horror to words that will endure. A deeply personal reflection by one of Germany’s most important eyewitnesses to the Holocaust.
ZEEVI
For Zeevi, food is about more than just cooking. It’s about family, tradition and hospitality. In Berlin, he brings these influences together – even though speaking Hebrew in public no longer feels as natural and safe to him as it used to.
DAPHNA
Daphna works as an animator and lives in Amsterdam. However, she does not really feel at home there. Her works also often shed light on the meaning of home.
MIKKI
Mikki processes the formative experiences of his childhood through his art. As a stage designer in the theatre, he has found his medium of expression - but he is constantly fighting against the simplistic cliché of the „Token Jew“, the model Jew.
LUNA
Luna is a DJ and lives in London. Music characterises her everyday life. Since 7 October 2023, she has made a conscious decision to come to terms with her Jewish identity.
TATIA
As a researcher and educator, TATIA makes Holocaust history accessible to young people - through picture books. In doing so, she always asks herself the question: What does it mean to always live with a packed suitcase?
ANDREAS
The Gleis 17 memorial in Berlin stands for planned deportation under the eyes of the wealthy population. Between memory and the present, Andreas' anger erupts: about the silence, the gaps in German reappraisal and about a country that does not seem to listen even after the Shoah.
UDI
Udi is a pioneer in Berlin's nightlife, who has shaped neighbourhoods and turned places into trendy hotspots. After a riot broke out in front of his shop and „being Jewish“ was suddenly no longer considered hip, the mood changed.
about the project
60 seconds
the encounter
60sec.mentsh is a documentary series about Jewish life in all its facets. Each episode tells the story of a person who feels connected to Judaism in precisely crafted 60 seconds. Personal, approachable, surprising.
In one minute, we learn what drives this person, we hear about his dreams and also about his challenges.
With our films, we offer moments of encounter that overcome boundaries and create space for empathy. And perhaps they even make us question our own images and prejudices.
60sec.mentsh is a platform for dialogue and understanding. A digital space that shows that Jewish life is vibrant, diverse and a natural part of our European society.
60sec.mentsh feat. Nico Beyer
The collaboration with the director Nico Beyer marks the start of our exciting documentary film series about Jewish life.
Nico Beyer is an internationally acclaimed director with a distinctive visual style, who has brought to life a wide range of projects from Super Bowl commercials and music videos to social impact campaigns. He has worked with brands like BMW, Adidas, Nike, and Coca-Cola and is currently directing a documentary about the Mod subculture in England.
FAQ
60sec.mentsh is a documentary film series about Jewish life in Europe in all its facets. Each episode tells the story of a person who feels part of Judaism in a precisely crafted 60 seconds.
The films are shot all over Europe. Our aim is to show a broad picture, a cross-section of Jewish European society.
60 seconds is very short and you can't tell everything, even if it's worth mentioning. In order to delve deeper into the topic and to get more information if necessary, there is always background information on the individual films.