Every Mentsh
has a story
FILMS
- All
- UK
- EN
- FR
- BE
- NL
- 2025
- 2026
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.
Perry
Football is in Perry's blood. His father was already a passionate Tottenham Hotspur fan. This intimate portrait shows why his fans proudly call themselves the Yid Army.
Sarah
In the midst of the strongest tensions between Israel and Iran, Iranian and Jewish students join forces in Düsseldorf to send a joint signal against terror.
Philippe
Philippe has caused a worldwide sensation with his revolutionary mix of tango and electronic music. However, the passionate musician and sought-after DJ has lost many friends recently.
Erez
Erez never wanted to learn the violin and yet he won his first competition at the age of 12. On the sidelines of a Berlin Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, we find out what drives him.
MARTYN
Martyn is a successful artist manager who places the relationship with his artists at the centre of his work. In his work and the values he brings to it, he discovers a deep connection to the principles that lie at the heart of Judaism.
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.
Exactly 60 seconds - no more, no less.
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.