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American journalist "Ruth" (Lena Dunham) had long planned a trip from the USA to her ancestral home in Poland only to find her effervescent father "Edek" (Stephen Fry) has decided to join her. A fluent speaker and full of a slightly annoying joie de vivre, they embark on a trip to the tourist sites, but that's not what she wants. She wants to head to the family home in Lodz where they were a successful industrial family before the Nazi's confiscated their wealth, property and sent "Edek" and his wife to Auschwitz. What is clear is that dad is not so keen on this itinerary, nor is he at all keen on train travel - and the remainder of the film takes us on a family journey that will open the eyes of the daughter whilst bringing back the demons for the father. This tries quite effectively at times to introduce some humour into what is quite an emotional topic, especially when their trip does eventually take them (and us) to his haunting place of incarceration where he finds a flood of memories readily come back to him. Fry over-eggs the accent a bit, but he does manage to convey something of the harrowing nature of his incarceration, and of his mind's determination to protect itself from opening that door to trauma again. Dunham also serves well enough as his independently-minded daughter to support that increasingly troubled characterisation. It's quite a poignant drama that encourages us, as D-Day 80 is still fresh in the mind - to imagine the horrors visited on the Polish people by the Nazis and to realise that in many cases (this is set in 1991) their houses and businesses were still pretty much as they were left in 1941 - only largely dilapidated and with new, poverty-stricken occupants. I did rather like the conclusion - it poses quite an interesting question about what we might do in her place. As a drama, it maybe doesn't need the cinema, but the photography at the now silenced death camp is still blood-curdling.

After the loss of her mother, Ruth decides to make a pilgrimage to Poland and learn about her parents' past. Her father, Edek, decides to join her and make it a daughter-father's trip. As Ruth and Edek travel through Poland, they learn and relive the Jewish people's history and experience how things are in the present. As they travel together, Edek and Ruth learn more about each other, share their burdens, and grow closer.

This film is based on the true story of the child of two Auschwitz death camp survivors and her journey to learn about her family. The story is approached delicately. While the subject is heavy, the story is told simultaneously in a manner that is both serious and lighthearted. The story develops slowly, making the audience feel the nearly two-hour runtime. This film has multiple themes the audience can focus on, and by the end, it is a very gratifying watch. This is a decent watch once it is available to stream.

In 'inspired by truth' father / daughter drama "Treasure" 36 yr old Jewish New Yorker Lena Dunham visits Poland (in 1991) with dad Stephen Fry (not good - largely due to his effected accent) to see where he grew up before WWII, when he & his business-owning family were displaced from their home to the Auschwitz death camp... a past he's always been reluctant to discuss with her. Director / co-writer (with John Quester) Julia von Heinz keeps her first English-language movie as light as possible, but obviously the subject matter is dark & sombre. It's a noble film, on a subject all should be educated on... but it sure isn't easy 'feel good' viewing.

It's 1991. New York journalist Ruth (Lena Dunham) has organized a trip back to Poland with her Holocaust survivor father Edek (Stephen Fry). They have been estranged since the death of Ruth's mother who was also a survivor. They go back to Edek's childhood home and then on to Auschwitz.

This is a black comedy and is low on the comedy. There may be a laugh or two, but it is mostly going with the dark subject matter. It is profound at times. There are some real trauma. The father daughter relationship is compelling. There is great push and pull within that. This has enough reality in that relationship to appeal to most audiences.

Realistic portrayal of the way trauma carried on within families of Holocaust survivors. Just because the war ended didn't mean that all the wrongs were righted. This shows how those atrocities were resolved over time only by the people willing to acknowledge them and do the work, both victims and good Samaritans. And, likewise, there still existed people that kept the spoils of war and continued to profit from it.

Science only recently learned how trauma can literally be transferred through DNA (by causing stress responses to be expressed in offspring that would not otherwise have been). This is probably an evolutionary adaptation to increase the survival of offspring in a particularly stressful environment. Interestingly, this story might actually demonstrate that process at work. I believe the writers are referencing this phenomena when they show Ruth having nightmares about lice in her bed. Although the actual memory is not inherited, the stress response would have been, triggered by reading the history. Adding to the fact of also being raised by survivors who suffered from PTSD, it correctly characterizes her as an extended victim of the Holocaust.

There is some other stuff going on here, too, including messages on body positivity and grief over losing a loved one. I really like that they go on this physical journey as a representation of their inner transformation, because places, especially associated with ancestors and childhood are extremely powerful in shaping us. So, returning to them in order to reprocess memories and heal, is a believable scenario of change. It also seems that as a society, as we put wars behind us, we pretend as if those people and places no longer exist, never returning to them, or preserving them and refusing to change them. I think there's some commentary here about the unhealthiness of this, even if revisiting it can help people heal. Perhaps it can change once all the people heal & can move on. But, of course, there are legitimate reasons that we should maintain these memories as a society.

Treasure follows Ruth, the daughter of two Polish/Jewish Holocaust survivors, who journeys to Poland in 1991 to see places important to her family's story. Ruth's father, Edek, only accompanies her because he doesn't believe a women should travel alone. The best, most poignant scenes are a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where Edek and his late wife were imprisoned, and a scene where a family treasure is found.

The rest of the movie is tedious, with many father/daughter disputes, including a very awkward argument in front of three people they only met a few days before. The lack of tolerance between Ruth and Edek is painful to watch. Although Ruth wants to find her Polish roots, she seems disdainful of the Polish people and culture, even the food.

The movie is inaccurately billed as a comedy/drama. I didn't expect much comedy, and most attempts at humor fell flat. The few touching moments are overwhelmed by exaggerated father/daughter conflict.

It's really refreshing to me seeing a movie that's just sincere. Nothing stylized or saccharine, just really powerful dialogue and story unfolding naturally while working on so many levels. It feels like this movie exists in the real world. I'm usually skeptical about fiction that incorporates the holocaust because sometimes it's used as an unnecessary gimmick, but every element about this story is vitally important. The conversations about processing generational trauma are breath-taking. The two lead actors, Lena and Stephen, really made me empathize with their characters and they both deserve Oscar nominations. Also, this is based on a true story and I love when movies based on true stories show photos of the real-life people during the credits.

This is a surprisingly silly film, given its sombre subject.

The premise appears sound: in 1991 a Jewish father and daughter fly from the US to explore his boyhood in Poland, leading to Auschwitz. Details of family history emerge along the way, highlighting constraints between the two.

But the film lacks direction and balance. Stephen Fry appears to be playing Topol. Lena Dunham, by contrast, is the most miserable of Sad Losers. The script is often clunky and the tone shifts uncomfortably between didactic and jocular. Poland is a country with only two cars, each of them yellow.

'Treasure' is based on a true story, the opening titles say. The closing sequence features still pictures, presumably of the original father and daughter. They are somewhat older than the actors and better-looking. Perhaps the film would have been rescued by better casting. Someone else as the father, obviously. Alternatively, Danielle Macdonald, who played the policewoman in 'The Tourist' and looks not unlike Ms Dunham, would at least have been likeable in the role of the daughter.

The movie is very moving. It shows the different facets of the victim and repression and the urge to protect the children from it, but also the daughter's point of view, who wants to know and understand what her family had to go through. In addition, the relationship between two adults who have the role of child and father is palpable. Both characters only want the best for each other, even though they appear to be mutual. The story doesn't feel like a movie you're watching. You are emotionally taken along on the journey and can experience some of the poignant moments. Beautiful and sad at the same time, it shows the resilience of a person who has experienced tragedy and can still experience joyful moments at the same places.

There's not that much to enjoy here. The film is dark and grey, and the humor doesn't sit well with the setting. The dialogue comes off as overly forced, serving more to explain context than to develop characters or plot, which feels hamfisted. The overall atmosphere of the movie is dreary, leaving me wishing I had spent my time on a higher-quality project. However, the two performances from Fry and Dunham were good, adding some redeeming value to an otherwise lackluster experience. Their portrayals brought a glimpse of depth and nuance, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to save the film from its overall mediocrity.

I must say that I am shocked at some of the more positive reviews for this film. It is so incredibly miscast that I sat there watching it with my mouth open, not able to quite believe what I was seeing.

Stephen Fry is generally a fine actor, but he could not pull off a Polish accent to save his life, and his broken English was played up to ridiculous effect (he was supposed to have been in the US for over 40 years at that point, and I think he'd have a better handle on some expressions). It was like he was playing a Polish stereotype on SNL. "Oh, Roootie..." Terrible.

Lena Dunham as Ruth was so wrong for this role. I actually quite like her overall, and I thought Girls was frequently genius. She has also done some good work directing movies over the past decade. But she could not in any way capture this character or her nuance -- she just came across as incredibly whiny, like an overgrown teenager with zero personality. It was impossible to believe she was supposed to be a smart and successful music journalist who hung out with The Rolling Stones. She just came across as a big, huge nothing. This movie clearly demonstrated Lena's very limited acting range; she was basically playing Hannah Horvath as a 36-year-old in 1991. Perhaps she should stick to directing, or to roles in which she is essentially playing herself.

Because of the above, these two characters had zero chemistry and were not remotely believable as father and daughter. Every scene that should have been touching was just -- not.

The story is interesting and the script may have had some promise, but the casting and performances ruined it so thoroughly that this is really all I can take from this movie. Terrible, grim, a huge waste of time. A shame, but a bitter truth.

The story is foremost, the acting is genuine. The story is presented in a respectful manner, it's hard to convey such a repugnant time in history.

They got it right, there are many ways to get it wrong or to be offensive. Heartfelt yet direct. I'll not influence the story line. A must watch production those that can identify with the story line and subject will without doubt be moved. Sadly due to the polarization in the world today, the subject matter could create conflict. My hopes are that everyone will feel the humanity and come away with positivity and respect for the experiences presented.

It's really hard to find words to describe how truly terrible this movie is.

The baseline story is sound, a Holocaust survivor and his daughter go back to Poland.

The film is supposedly based on a true story, but so many scenes feel just absurd. The characters are so infuriating, it's frustrating to watch. I can't imagine that the author of the original book could have been happy with the resulting screenplay.

With the number of really good documentaries made about survivors and family going back to Europe, this movie is just a complete waste of time.

Save your money, and see something else.

This is a better , rawer version on Auschwitz travel.

Daughter drags dad, an actual survivor to seeing the the most remembered place of modern history. The opening is a good sample of what to expect, a daughter who actively researched the actual Nazi scripts on how the Jews are to be treated, and a Dad , a survivor who does not want to be there.

The contrast is extremely well handled through the few days of this journey. In contrast to the much acclaimed RESL PAIN, this story actually ventures into their old home taken away by force, with previous things , hence the title. You can't stop the burst of tears when the Dad hugs and reminisces the tragedy with his father's jacket. And the china, a crisp reminder of how well the community lived before being trashed. The best scene was when the dad calls of a mistake in the guide's narration of where the victims arrived , and finds the actual submerged rail tracks. Really heart-wrenching, if you are well into the story and the backdrop itself I wish this one more celebrated than the relatively shallow depiction in real pain,

ITs not a solid movie guys, its kinda of meh, the performance are good but there is not a lot going on for this movie ok, it's painful avergonzado and its not a big deal, the actors are of course trying with the poor written script but sometimes it's kinda hard guys, this is a painful to look movie ok, overall its not good and the story doesn't go anywhere ok, its not a drama or a tragedy movie ok, its trying to be everything at the same time but fails horribly in trying to be en motion because the not solid script and dialogue, It's a shame to be honest because this is a solid director and cast but its ok at least its trying and that's better than 90% movies released in 2024.

My husband is Polish and I've been to Poland many times. We saw the premise, and that it starred Stephen Fry, and so we decided to watch the film, as an opportunity to laugh at Stephen Fry. My husband is very particular when judging foreigners pretending to be Polish. When he saw Sophie's Choice he enquired who was that foreigner trying to pretend to be a Lithuanian? (Meryl Streep), but he was impressed with Fry's spoken Polish 'only a wift of a foreign accent' he says. He was less impressed with Fry's Polish accent when speaking English, but beggars can't be choosers. Personally I think it would have been better to cast a Polish actor in the lead role and I'm not sure if Lena was best cast in her role either. But I find that it's the kind of film that is made the more fascinating and memorable by its flawed and surprising casting. The cinematography is intelligent and carefully done without ever being pretentious or patronising and the script is unnerving; a little messy and flitting from genre to genre - just like real life (the Polish supporting cast are also great.) I found this film to be one of those golden nuggets that hangs around me afterwards. I find myself thinking about this film a lot. There is plenty of nuance in this film; a lot of depth and realism and details that are easily missed if you watch this film in the wrong mood or have too narrow an expectation of what a film of this subject matter ought to be. Watch the film with an open mind and laser focus, and you will get the most out of it.

I thought I wouldn't like it because of the Stephen Fry insert in such a serious movie. But boy was I wrong, and quick to judge!

If you're rating this less than a 6, I can only assume you're either a soursop or someone who prefers mass-market pop movies like those churned out by Marvel. This film offers so much more than surface-level entertainment; it has depth, originality, and craftsmanship that deserve recognition. While it might not cater to mainstream tastes, it's a refreshing alternative for those who appreciate cinema with substance and a unique voice. Don't overlook its brilliance just because it's not what you're used to seeing in big-budget blockbusters.

It challenges viewers to think deeply and engage with its narrative, rather than passively consume flashy visuals. This is a film made for those who appreciate cinema as an art in its purest form.

I lived in Poland in 1991 and never saw beggars desperately begging for money or people being miserable. The only beggars and miserable people I saw were in North America. It also puts into question the integrity of Polish people, with several bribing scenes. I know this is based on a "true" story, so either these aspects were invented for the film, or the people who told this story originally need their memories of perspectives checked.

But the film is entertaining and very well directed. Performances are stellar, especially from Stephen Fry. It's also impressive how aged everything looks, as if it was actually filmed in 1991. The writing is sharp, witty and funny, and is never dull.

I thought the whole cast were brilliant, I couldn't quite figure out if it was Stephen Fry until the end of the credits however my husband say I'm ridiculous and you could tell straight away that it was him but I wasn't quite sure I thought maybe he was an Eastern European actor that looked and sounded like Mr Fry so I think that goes without saying that the guy just gets better with age, He was incredible in this role along with the lady that played his daughter. This was a sad film although there were small parts of humor in this movie and it was also very sweet in parts, it's a movie that I would normally stay away from watching, however I did enjoy this film and would highly recommend.

It's a poingent slow movie which is about a family's departure from their home in Warsaw to the ghetto to eventually being relocated and murdered in Auschwitz.

The film is based on a book and the real family are credited in the end credits. Stephen Fry plays Edek and Lena Dunham plays his daughter; Ruth.

It talks abuot repatriation and people losing homes and struggling with identity. It evokes PTSD and the mindset of confusion after experiencing this which is something a lot of the viewers rating this film may not fully-grasp.

It's going to be a difficult film for many because it's so poignant and real and intimate and emotional. Yet people will find it slow and unable to grasp the emotional problems becuase they have not experienced people who have gone through the trauma of war like my Grandpa did.

It's done so well and the direction is excellent and Stephen Fry's Polish accent is superb. The supporting cast are Polish and do a great job. There is also dosages of excellent humour and fun which balances out the pain and heartache.

A very imporatant film which more people need to experience to understand. 8/10.

The story is about a young femal journalist and her father, traveling from New York to their decent country Poland. They go through many stations of the life of their family and the father is remembered on earlier time so often by seeing things he saw when he was a kid. It's also about the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The movie tell a heart shaking story without any pointing finger and shows up what people want, when they suffered such a bad time. They only want to quit it and live. It shows how intense living is, when you suffered such a human desaster. The father-daughter part is funny as well as heartful and open minded. It was big joy to see.

I recommend it to people who don't need cheap entertainment or a firework of effects. It's complex in its way, but also silent and slow.