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The Children of Villa Emma (2016)
Directed by Nikolaus Leytner
Overview
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.
Length 103 minutes
Actors
Sophie Stockinger | Ludwig Trepte | Nina Proll | August Zirner | Justus Schlingensiepen | Muriel Wimmer | Laurence Rupp | Michele Oliveri | Konstantin Reichmuth | Anton Algrang | Rudy Ruggiero | Maximilian Paier | Juri Zanger | Haris Begic | Enzo Gaier | Leon Orlandianyi | Johanna Mahaffy | Karoline Zeisler | Christian Dolezal | Giorgio Lupano | Soraya Sala | Giuseppe Rizzo