The Girl Who Couldn’t Kneel

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Etty
21st May 2026 41 mins Season 1 Episode 2

As Etty’s brother Mischa appears to be missing, the Hillesum family sets out to search for him. Meanwhile, her relationship with therapist Julius Spier leaves her confused, but inspires her to begin writing a diary.

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Season 1 · Episode 3

My Darkest Middle Ages

Etty’s mental state improves as she continues writing her diary. In Amsterdam, “No entry for Jews” signs begin to appear. She is expelled from the university, while Spier falls into the hands of the Gestapo.
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01 Julia Windischbauer profile Julia Windischbaueras Etty Hillesum 02 Sebastian Koch profile Sebastian Kochas Julius Spier 03 Leopold Witte profile Leopold Witteas Han Wegerif 04 Gijs Naber profile Gijs Naberas Klaas Smellik 05 Claire Bender profile Claire Benderas Lizzie Levy 06 Evgenia Dodina profile Evgenia Dodinaas Riva Hillesum 07 Bart Klever profile Bart Kleveras Van Donker 08 Hagai Levi profile Hagai LeviDirector / Creator
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