
AUSTIN SPOTLIGHT 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION
SEPT 20TH AT SOUTHWEST LAKE CREEK 7

An Escape
Maya Siobhan Post
In the shadow of Nazi Germany, a young girl's artistic spirit becomes her refuge and rebellion, as she navigates loss, displacement, and the hope of reunion through the power of her imagination and creativity. "An Escape" is a poignant historical drama that follows the life of Miriam Halpern, a young Jewish girl in 1933 Berlin. Amidst the turmoil of rising anti-Semitism and personal tragedy, Miriam discovers her love for painting as a means to cope with her grief and the harsh realities around her. Her mother, Ina, a couturier, teaches her that beauty can emerge from tragedy, an ethos that Miriam carries as she is sent away for safety. Separated from her family, Miriam's art becomes her lifeline, transforming her pain into vivid, moving creations. This film captures the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring power of art, and the hope for a brighter future even in the darkest of times.





