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‘Bardejov’ debuts on digital and VOD

‘Bardejov,’ tells the true story of the Jews of Bardejov, Slovakia during the Holocaust.

Stars of the Holocaust-era film at the premiere, from left, actors Julian Brass, Danny A. Abeckaser and Robert Davi. Credit: Courtesy.
Stars of the Holocaust-era film at the premiere, from left, actors Julian Brass, Danny A. Abeckaser and Robert Davi. Credit: Courtesy.

Bardejov, the true story of the Jews of Bardejov in Slovakia during World War II, will debut on digital and video on demand on March 19 in the United States and Canada, via streaming platforms, including iTunes, Apple, Amazon Prime, Google Play, VOD and others.

Holocaust survivor Emil A. Fish, at least, and family members David Fish, Naomi Fish and Zoe Fish. Credit: Courtesy.
Holocaust survivor Emil A. Fish and family members David Fish, Naomi Fish and Zoe Fish. Credit: Courtesy.

On March 13, the stars came out in Hollywood for the North American premiere of the film, presented by Gravitas Ventures and hosted by director Danny A. Abeckaser and producer and Holocaust survivor Emil A. Fish.

Actor Lukas Haas (left) and actor/director Danny A. Abeckaser at the film premiere. Credit: Courtesy.
Actor Lukas Haas (left) and actor/director Danny A. Abeckaser at the film premiere. Credit: Courtesy.

Notable guests at the premiere event included the film’s stars Robert Davi, Danny A. Abeckaser, Darren Weiss, Julien Brass, Kyle Stefanski, plus actors Tobey Maguire, Lukas Haas, TV host and actor Mario Lopez, Lorenzo Antonucci, Jeremy Luke, Joel Michaely, Oshri Cohen, and notable guests such as Nicole Mitchell Murphy, Alanna Stewart, Grammy-nominated producer Mike Hermosa, DJ Pookie, and the film’s composer Lionel Cohen. The film also stars Dean Miroshnikov and Omer Hazan.

Alanna Stewart and 'Bardejov' star Robert Davi at the film's premiere. Credit: Courtesy.
Alanna Stewart and ‘Bardejov’ star Robert Davi at the film’s premiere. Credit: Courtesy.

Bardejov, directed by Abeckaser, depicts a true story of the Holocaust from the perspective of Fish, a survivor.

The movie was screened for more than 300 guests at Harmony Gold Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring water provided by Chlorophyll, followed by an after-party at Norah restaurant in West Hollywood that featured a gourmet wood oven pizza bar and sounds by Pookie.

Actor Kyle Stefanski at the premiere of 'Bardejov.' Credit: Courtesy.
Actor Kyle Stefanski at the premiere of ‘Bardejov.’ Credit: Courtesy.

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