The Children of Villa Emma
According to true events, the moving drama "The Children of Villa Emma" tells of a dangerous escape that took place during the Second World War. In 1942/1943, the Italian village of Nonantola was indeed a refuge for 73 Jewish children who wanted to escape the merciless access of the National Socialists on their way to the "Promised Land" of Palestine. Director Nikolaus Leytner describes the dangerous journey as an exciting test, presented by a talented young cast.
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The Children of Villa Emma
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 23, 2016
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
54%
Original Title
Die Kinder der Villa Emma
Production Companies
Graf Film, ARD, ORF
Director
Nikolaus Leytner
Description
According to true events, the moving drama "The Children of Villa Emma" tells of a dangerous escape that took place during the Second World War. In 1942/1943, the Italian village of Nonantola was indeed a refuge for 73 Jewish children who wanted to escape the merciless access of the National Socialists on their way to the "Promised Land" of Palestine. Director Nikolaus Leytner describes the dangerous journey as an exciting test, presented by a talented young cast.