Based on the book by the best-selling author of Wonder, this uplifting movie shows how one act of kindness can live on forever.
During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.
During World War II in Nazi Germany, Liesel Meminger finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others. She befriends a Jewish refugee hidden in her adoptive parents' basement.
Black Book is a Dutch World War II film that follows the story of a Dutch Jewish singer named Rachel Stein. She is forced to go into hiding after witnessing the execution of her family by Nazis. Rachel then joins the Dutch resistance and becomes a spy, infiltrating the German headquarters in order to gather important information. Along the way, she forms a romantic relationship with a German officer, which adds to the complexity of her situation. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and survival in a time of war.
Set in the year 1943 during World War Two, 'Hatred' tells the story of a small village torn apart by genocide and ethnic cleansing. The film portrays the brutality and horrors of war crimes, as well as the resilience and strength of the villagers. Based on a true story, it explores themes of nationalism, racism, and the human capacity for both atrocity and compassion.
Anne Frank Remembered is a documentary film that delves into the life of Anne Frank, a German-Jewish girl who went into hiding during World War Two to escape the horrors of the Holocaust. The film explores her experiences in hiding, her relationship with her family, and the eventual discovery of her hidden location. It also highlights the impact of her diary and the legacy she left behind.
Léon Morin, a Catholic priest, forms an unlikely friendship with a young widow in Nazi-occupied France, leading to conversations about faith, seduction, and anti-Semitism.
In a small Polish town in the summer of 1939, a married painter and a young Jewish woman begin an affair. Based on the novel by Marek Sołtysik.
During World War II, a young Catholic priest in a village in Nazi-occupied France is faced with a deathbed confession that challenges his faith and forces him to confront his own beliefs and principles. As the confession unfolds, it reveals a web of secrets and forbidden love, testing the young priest's commitment to his religious faith and his duty to the village.
The Hiding Place is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who risked their lives to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Set in Holland during World War II, the film portrays the family's efforts to hide Jews from the Nazi regime and the challenges they face in doing so. It highlights themes of religious persecution, bravery, and the power of faith in the face of adversity.
Manon tells the story of a young woman who gets caught up in the French Resistance during World War II and goes on a journey that involves illegal immigration, Nazi collaborationism, and hiding a Jew. Along the way, she forms a forbidden relationship with a Jewish refugee and faces numerous challenges and dangers.
The Ninth Circle is a heartbreaking drama about a Jewish woman in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia who falls in love with a Croatian man. They face numerous obstacles, including an arranged marriage, imprisonment in a concentration camp, and the constant fear of the Ustasha regime. Despite their attempts to escape, the protagonists are ultimately killed, highlighting the tragic nature of their love.
During World War II, a teenage Jewish girl named Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands.
Colour from the Dark is a horror movie set in the Italian countryside. It follows a young couple who discover a well on their farm that unleashes a dark and demonic presence. As they try to escape the clutches of the evil force, they encounter insanity, bloodshed, and supernatural horrors.
Drama - On a December night in 1943, three Jewish children escape from Nazi-occupied France and are given refuge by Sister Gabrielle at a Catholic school in which the gentile students must face their fears about harboring Jews from the Nazis. As the students become acquainted with their Jewish peers, they grow more sympathetic to their situation and eventually go to great lengths -- and take serious risks -- to save the lives of their newfound friends. - Loretta Swit, Geneviève Appleton, Milan Cheylov
During World War II, a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank goes into hiding with her family in Amsterdam to escape from the Nazis. She writes about her experiences in her diary, recounting the struggles and fears they face while living in constant fear of being discovered. The story is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who survived the Holocaust.
During the German occupation of France, a young woman - Marie - finds a Jewish boy in her room. His parents and other Jewish neighbors have been just been deported, but Maurice (the boy) escaped. Marie decides to hide him, secretly.
Set in Poland during World War II, Birth Certificate follows the heart-wrenching story of a young girl and her family's struggle for survival amidst the chaos. As the war rages on, they must navigate the dangers of hiding a Jew and the constant threat of Nazi officers. This emotionally charged film is an anthology of episodic structure, highlighting the resilience and bravery of children caught in the turmoil of war.
In Berlin in the early 1940s, romance is forbidden between the young countess who is studying veterinary medicine and a young man she meets at the home of a former professor. But they fall in love. She gets involved in helping Jews escape from the Nazis. All get out of Berlin except the young man. There is a room in her apartment where he can't be seen through the windows and a chest converted into a sofa where she and her brothers played hide-and-seek as children. This real life hide-and-seek game has high stakes. The movie is said to be based on a true story.
The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.