Oma & Bella (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Oma & Bella is a documentary film directed by Alexa Karolinski, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Oma & Bella is an intimate glimpse into the world of Regina Karolinski (Oma) and Bella Katz, two friends who live together in Berlin. Having survived the Holocaust and then stayed in Germany after the war, it is the food they cook together that they remember their childhoods, maintain a bond to each other and answer questions of heritage, memory and identity. As the film follows them through their daily lives, a portrait emerges of two women with a light sense of humor, vivid stories, and a deep fondness for good food. Created by Oma's granddaughter Alexa, the film captures their ongoing struggle to retain a part of their past while remaining very much engaged in the present.

Who’s in it. Oma & Bella stars Regina Karolinski as Oma and Bella Katz as Bella.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Oma & Bella sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oma & Bella page.

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