Lukas Pribyl's Holocaust Documentary Series 'Forgotten Transports' Explores Survival in Unknown Camps

The documentary series 'Forgotten Transports' by Lukas Pribyl features four films that delve into the experiences of Czech Jews in lesser-known Holocaust camps throughout Eastern Europe. This initiative stemmed from Pribyl's desire to learn about his grandfather's fate following his deportation in October 1939. The endeavor involved more than 260 hours of interviews conducted in twenty different countries. The films explore Latvia, Belarus, Estonia, and Poland, addressing themes such as family life, individual resilience, women's survival, and the concealment of identity. Utilizing innovative interviewing methods and thorough archival research, including contentious images from the Kalevi-Liiva massacre, Pribyl opted not to interview perpetrators. Most survivors had not engaged in significant Holocaust projects, and the series offers a fresh perspective on diverse survival strategies. The entire project spanned over a decade.