Etty Hillesum
Etty Hillesum, born Esther Hillesum in the Netherlands in 1914, is remembered as one of the poignant voices of the Holocaust, alongside Anne Frank. Her life was tragically cut short in 1943 at Auschwitz, but her legacy endures through her diary, 'Une vie bouleversée,' which chronicles the last two years of her life. Etty was deeply introspective and philosophical, reflecting on her tumultuous experiences during a time of great suffering. Her writings reveal her spiritual resilience and profound thoughts on the human condition, making her an enduring symbol of hope and humanity amidst despair.
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Etty Hillesum is quoted regarding the necessity of finding peace within oneself for a future peace.
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Italy· 2025-10-20
Etty Hillesum is portrayed through her diary in a contemporary series by Hagai Levi.
A la Mostra de Venise, Hagai Levi fait de son portrait d’Etty Hillesum, morte à Auschwitz-Birkenau, une « série contemporaine »
France· 2025-09-03
Etty Hillesum wrote about the importance of helping others during the dark times of the Holocaust.
Ultimo Banco di D'Avenia | 240. Luce verdeItaly· 2025-04-07
Etty Hillesum was a Dutch Jewish woman who died in Auschwitz during World War II.
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Lithuania· 2025-02-18
Etty Hillesum is one of the great Dutch voices of the Holocaust.
« Etty Hillesum », de Judith Koelemeijer : ce que peut la liberté spirituelleFrance· 2025-02-11
