Documentary | Feature | Director: Perri Peltz, Matthew O’Neill | United States 2025 | 80 Mins| English
The Last Twins is the never-before-told story of an unsung hero of the Holocaust, Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, who risked everything to save dozens of young twins from almost certain death at Auschwitz. Under the shadow of Dr. Josef Mengele’s horrific experiments, Spiegel used his courage, compassion, and ingenuity to shield the most vulnerable—the sets of twins targeted for brutal medical experimentation. Mengele put Spiegel in charge of the young boys, but Spiegel used his position to protect and comfort the children, all of whom had been torn from their families and subjected to inhumane tests under the constant threat of extermination.
Through first-hand testimony and exclusive archival material, The Last Twins brings to life the voices of those who survived because of Spiegel’s defiance. It is a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the power of one person to make a difference, even in humanity’s darkest hour.
The documentary is directed and produced by Emmy Award-winning directors Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill and is narrated by Tony Award-winning actor Liev Schreiber.
Featured Short Film:The Unburdened
Narrative – Short | Director: Arnon Z. Shorr | United States 20225 | 13 Mins | English
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The Unburdened tells the story of a dedicated mother who is racing to assemble a Holocaust memorial program for her daughter’s school while facing opposition from an anonymous parent. Amidst preparations, a faded friend from childhood interrupts with news that the land containing their buried time capsule is about to be sold. As the women hurriedly dig it up, buried secrets emerge, revealing more about their friendship – and heritage – than either of them expected.
Arnon Z. Shorr (The Pirate Captain Toledano) directs Reese Bogin (Broadway's Leopoldstadt), Elana Safar (Small Miracles), Elisabeth Ness (Lady in the Lake), and Eve Austin (In Fidelity).
"This film is a reminder that remembrance is not optional. To confront the past is to confront the present, and The Unburdened does so with quiet power." Soho International Film Festival, Austin Jewish Film Festival. Winner: Best Short, Near Nazareth Film Festival, Winner: Best Short & Best Actress (Religious Drama), Venus on Broadway International Film Festival.
