Opening the UK Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, 'My Polish Honeymoon' tells a resonant story about the transmission of memory and how contemporary Jewry relates to the Holocaust

Jewish-Polynesian director Taika Waititi's latest film has stirred controversy for its humorous portrayal of Hitler, but lampooning the 21st century's greatest villain is tradition

Jewish director says Holocaust comedy has been in the works since 2011 -- and has only become more relevant since then due to the 'rise of more neo-Nazis and hate groups'

Now being translated into 15 languages, journal describes conditions in Nazi-occupied Przemysl until 18-year-old's death in 1942, which was recorded by her boyfriend in final entry

Director Taika Waititi also wins director prize; festival is considered an Oscars bellwether

Disney execs were reportedly concerned 'Jojo Rabbit,' which it acquired as part of larger 20th Century Fox purchase, is 'too edgy'; director, who also plays Hitler, denies this

'Jojo Rabbit' is a satirical tale of a young boy during World War II whose imaginary friend is a make-believe version of Adolf Hitler

Film adaptation of Jerzy Kosinski's book 'The Painted Bird' draws acclaim, but has some viewers flee screening due to its graphic content

Historical drama 'The Mover' tells the story of Žanis Lipke, who managed to hide and transport 60 Jews with limited means, while risking execution by occupying Nazi forces

Film sparked debate with portrayal of American Jewish soldiers who hunt and kill Nazis in typically brutal Tarantino fashion, how is it now viewed in today's political climate?