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This is a fine documentary about one of the most outstanding personalities of the 20th Century, Hannah Senesh. "Blessed Is the Match" provides a welcome and long overdue glimpse into the life and experiences of the young Hungarian-Jewish heroine of World War II. A mix of period footage, never-before seen family photographs and artful reenactments enhance Senesh's story, related here by Historians, Sir Martin Gilbert and Judith Tydor Baumel-Schwartz; Senesh's nephews, Eitan and David; two of her parachutist colleagues (Reuven Dafni and Surika Bravermann), and a number of witnesses who spent time with her in prison before her execution death in 1944. Hannah Senesh is one of those exceptional human beings - brilliant and brave - who had so much to give to the world, but whose life was extinguished far too soon. Although she was only 23 years-old when she died, Senesh left behind a wealth of writings that reveal a dynamic, keenly intelligent, sensitive and solidly moral character. These documents include letters, a personal diary and a treasure-trove of beautiful and inspiring poetry that has been widely-read and admired throughout the world for decades. The film "Blessed Is the Match" is very well-made and serves as a modern memorial to this remarkable young woman who was not only a gifted writer, but a devoted daughter and sister, a courageous heroine, and a truly great soul whose untimely death was a loss to us all.