"I Am Here" is a documentary film that follows 98-year-old Ella Blumenthal, a South African Holocaust survivor. She has led a remarkable life that spans over nine decades, and her magnetic personality and incredible resilience make her story all the more inspiring.
The film takes viewers through various stages of Ella's life, from her childhood in Europe to her experiences during the Holocaust, her emigration to South Africa, and her life after the war. Throughout it all, Ella's positive attitude and appreciation for life remain unwavering.
As a young girl, Ella's life was turned upside down when Nazi Germany invaded her homeland of Lithuania. She was forced to flee her home with her family and eventually ended up in a concentration camp. Ella survived the horrors of the Holocaust and eventually made her way to South Africa, where she built a successful career as a fashion designer.
Despite the hardships she faced in her early years, Ella remains optimistic and joyful. She lives every day to the fullest and is an inspiration to everyone around her.
The film features interviews with Ella, as well as her friends and family members who share their own insights into her life and personality. "I Am Here" is a moving tribute to a remarkable woman who has overcome incredible adversity and continues to live life to the fullest.