Exodus to Shanghai film about Dr. Ho known as Chinese
Schindler presented at Shanghai Film Festivals by FFilms
Press Release, FFilms, Paris, France 11.06.2015
Exodus to Shanghai’ a film about Dr. Feng Shan Ho, known as the Chinese Schindler,
who rescued thousands of Jews by providing them with exit Visas as Chinese Consul in
Vienna in 1938 allowing them to escape from Hitler’s Nazi to Shanghai, will be presented at
the Shanghai Film Festival by F.Films.
Official Exodus to Shanghai Poster
When Hitler invades Austria in 1938, Jews face extreme brutality and hatred forcing them to
escape to safety. Only the Chinese Consul of Vienna, Dr. Feng Shan Ho assists them, issuing
thousands of exit Visas to Shanghai. During this trying time Fannia, a violinist student from
New York falls in love with Bruce, a handsome martial arts fighter, gifted violinist, and the
nephew of Dr. Ho. However their love faces a difficult path, as the Nazis pursue them to
retrieve the Painting of Hitler’s German shepherd and true love ‘Prinz’, in the possession of
Fannia’s renowned Art Gallery owner Mr. Morgenstern.
A love story of West loves East, Jews and Chinese united with violins, tells a chilling tale of
how a group of brave students and their hero Dr. Ho make an exodus to Shanghai, a bond so
strong that not even Hitler or the Gestapo can break it. As the group makes their way to
their dreamland the Nazi continue attempts to rob them of their valuable and their lives, in
search of the one painting keeping them alive. Exodus to Shanghai is based on real events
and real stories, in memory of Fannia Morgenstern, the mother of FashionTV president,
Michel Adam.
Dr. Ho the hero stands up to the enemy
Exodus to Shanghai is a new project for Michel Adam, who was inspired during a Sabbath
meal with the local Shanghai Rabbi who was recounting a story about an extraordinary man
known as the Chinese Schindler. This period in time had always been an interest for Michel
Adam, and it was of great interest for him to tell the stories of real-life characters of Jewish
heritage who he met on the multiple journeys from Vienna to China, especially Shanghai.
The main character of inspiration and dedication of the film is Michel Adams mother, Fannia
who left Europe for Palestine, and pursued her path of survival during the war and Dr. Ho,
the unsung hero. The film is an opportunity to tell the tale of a true protagonist, Dr. Ho, who
saved thousands of Jews from their fate, a topic of relevance today, as the end of WWII
reaches its 70 Anniversary.
A love story through classical music
If you are interested in distributing or promoting the film please visit the FFilms Booth at the
Shanghai Film Festival 2nd Floor / Eastern Hall 1 / A2. To set up a meeting with the
representatives please contact Victoria@ftv.com
For more information on the film please visit: http://www.micheladam.tv/shanghai/
To see the trailer please visit: ftv.com/trailer
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4045380/
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