Joseph Bau (Hebrew: יוסף באו; 18 June 1920 – 24 May 2002) was a Polish-born Israeli artist, philosopher, inventor, animator, comedian, commercial creator, copy-writer, poet, and survivor of the Płaszów concentration camp.

His education was interrupted by World War II and he was transferred to the Płaszów concentration camp in late 1942 from the Kraków Ghetto.

Bau himself appears in the film's epilogue placing a stone on Oskar Schindler's grave in Jerusalem, along with his wife Rebecca.

The Joseph Bau House Museum, located at 9 Berdichevsky Street in Tel-Aviv, is an authentic artist workshop that conveys to the visitor the incredible life story of Joseph Bau, reflected in the wide range of his creativity, which includes paintings, graphics, movies, animation, and literature—all with the humor of his optimistic point of view.The museum is unique.

It is the only one of its kind and combines animation, cinema, graphic art, Holocaust remembrance, photography, espionage, poetry, the love of Israel and the Hebrew language.

Many tourists, students, soldiers, and the elderly have visited to hear the story of the museum and about the lives of Joseph and Rebecca Bau.

This recognition highlights the museum’s impactful tribute to the life and work of Joseph Bau, a personal glimpse into his story, blending humor, resilience, and creativity.

Unfortunately, the Joseph Bau House Museum now faces an uncertain future, as the building has been sold and is scheduled for demolition.

This moving tale is about Joseph Bau, a Holocaust survivor who uses his artistic talents and humor to survive and help others escape the camps, finding love amid unimaginable hardship.

The historical drama film from director Sean McNamara (Reagan) is set to hit theaters on Jan. 24, 2025, with distribution from Showbiz Direct and Republic Pictures.

Film Synopsis: Based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau whose wedding took place in the Plaszow concentration camp during WW2.

Years later, when called to be a key witness in the trial of the brutal Nazi officer who tortured him and killed his father, he is thrust back into vivid memories of the Holocaust.