The story of Alice Herz-Sommer, a German-speaking Jewish pianist from Prague who was, at her death, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor. She discusses the importance of music, laughter, and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013) is a documentary film directed by Malcolm Clarke, released on May 31, 2013 with a runtime of 39m. It stars Alice Herz-Sommer, Zdenka Fantlova, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Malcolm Clarke. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
Alice Herz-Sommer
as Self
Zdenka Fantlova
as Self
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch
as Self
Malcolm Clarke
as Narrator (voice)
Directed by Malcolm Clarke, written by Malcolm Clarke and Carl Freed, produced by Malcolm Clarke, Christopher Branch and Nick Reed.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 25 ratings.
What is it about these survivors of the Holocaust that they always seem to come across as the most stoically forgiving of people. Despite the appalling and degrading treatment they received at the hands of the Nazis, and the daily apprehension surrounding their lives whilst many around them - including those they knew and loved - were beaten, starved, tortured or murdered, they steadfastly refuse to surrender their…
Reviewed on February 14, 2026
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The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013) is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013) includes Alice Herz-Sommer, Zdenka Fantlova, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and Malcolm Clarke. The film was directed by Malcolm Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life was released on May 31, 2013 and runs for 39m.
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
