Director Sophie Parens Reframes Surviving the Unthinkable in her Debut Documentary, “Zaida”

Three years ago, artist Sophie Parens set out to direct her first documentary on her grandfather, Henri Parens. At age 12, Henri escaped from the Holocaust and went on to become a globally recognized psychoanalyst, dedicating his life's work to the prevention of prejudice. With her documentary Zaida, Sophie reframes one of the 20th century’s most horrific incidents while simultaneously celebrating her grandfather's legacy.

Pond MagazineDecember 18, 2020Sophie Parens, Henri Parens, Zaida, Taylor WashingtonComment