This film is being shown as part of Bradford Literature Festival.

https://allevents.in/bradford/tvins-german-jewish-bradford/200024709641234 (if link does not open, please either copy and paste in your browser OR go to the Hot of the Press PDF).

"Discover the remarkable story of Jewish teenage twins who fled to Bradford from Nazi Germany in this poignant talk, which includes a short film.

The story of Fritz and Hans Toczek, who took the names Fred and John after settling in England, is told in a nine-minute film called Tvins. This was researched and co-produced by John’s eldest son, Nick. In 1938, sent by their father, the teenage twins left their Cologne hometown for the UK to escape growing anti-Semitism, eventually settling in Bradford. Both secured places at Bradford College to study textiles."

Their path to freedom wasn’t easy. As ‘enemy aliens’ they were interned in the Isle of Man, then sent to Canada, before eventually returning to Bradford.

The twins have since died, and this moving film is told through the eyes of their children. This fascinating talk by writer, Nick Toczek, will also discuss Bradford’s rich immigrant heritage and how he explored his Jewish family history in the city.

Here is how to get tickets:

https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/booking-information/ (if link does not open, please either copy and paste in your browser OR go to the Hot of the Press PDF).