Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker, risks his life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He embarks on a race against time to save as many children as possible before the borders close. Years later, haunted by the children he couldn't save, Nicky finds redemption when he meets the surviving adults on a live TV show.
19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.
Set in 1942, during the German occupation of France, The Last Metro follows the story of a theater owner and his theater group as they try to continue their work under the watchful eyes of Nazi soldiers. The owner's wife, who is Jewish, has gone into hiding and he tries his best to keep the theater running and protect his wife. The group faces numerous challenges, including curfews, surprise inspections, and the constant threat of being discovered by the Gestapo. As tensions rise, personal and professional relationships are tested, leading to a dramatic climax on opening night.
East Side follows Momi, an ex-Secret Service agent-turned-fixer who plays by his own rules as he brokers shady property deals between the Arab residents of East Jerusalem, and the powerful Jewish groups trying to take control of the area by whatever means possible. Brooding and well-connected, Momi slips between communities with ease. But behind his cool facade, the deadly consequences of his double-dealing are taking their toll, and at the center of his world is 18-year-old autistic daughter Maya.
In recent years, resentments and hatred towards Jews have become increasingly aggressive, louder and more brutal. What is at the roots of this development? Statistics show an extreme rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Germany but also worldwide. Berlin, for example, has become the city with the highest number of such attacks in Europe. Whether it’s from the left or the right, among Muslims or simply in normal everyday life - Jews and Jewish institutions are increasingly being threatened and violently assaulted in this country. In this series by Richard C. Schneider, experts and scientists, as well as those affected, attempt to explain the intentional or unintentional mechanisms of anti-Jewish hostility on the basis of historical, social and ideological developments.
Italy, after the promulgation of the racial laws (1938). Luciano, a Fascist-abiding restaurateur, nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules inside his business. However, everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, starts to work at his restaurant.
During World War II, six million Jews were murdered, with two million killed in systematic mass shootings. Explore the untold story of the men behind these mass shootings, their motivations, and the few survivors who escaped.
Based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau whose wedding took place in the Plaszow concentration camp during WW2. Using his artistic skills in the camps, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape. Miraculously, he finds love in the midst of despair. Years later, when called to be a key witness in the trial of the brutal Nazi officer who tortured him and killed his father, Joseph is thrust back into vivid memories of the Holocaust. Now, he calls upon this love and resilience of spirit to face the ultimate demon of his past.
A promising young doctor confronts personal and professional challenges as he navigates through a medical college, a marriage crisis, and the complexities of the operating room. The choices he makes will test his ethics and threaten his relationships.
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
Hate Crime is a disturbing and brutal film that delves into the depths of hate and bigotry. In this unflinching depiction, a family is terrorized by a group of neo-Nazi extremists who invade their home, subjecting them to sadistic acts of violence. The film explores themes of anti-Semitism, racism, and the terrifying consequences of hate.
Set during Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, Süskind tells the true story of Walter Süskind, a Jewish man who works at the Jewish Council and risks his life to save Jewish children from deportation to concentration camps.
Street Scene takes place in a New York City tenement where various residents interact with each other. The story revolves around the Morningside family and their neighbors, as they navigate issues of love, infidelity, gossip, and prejudice. Set during a heatwave, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to tragic consequences.
Funny Lady is a fictional biography that follows the story of Fanny Brice, a talented female singer and comedienne in the show business. The movie explores her love life, her relationship with a womanizer and theatrical producer, and her journey to success in the entertainment industry. Set in 1930s New York City, Funny Lady showcases Fanny Brice's struggles and triumphs in her career and personal life.
A young Catholic girl takes viewers through a changing Spanish political and social landscape as she develops from her confirmation day to adulthood. Her first experience with the real Spain comes when her Jewish godfathers cannot come to her confirmation. One of the godfathers, using a ring, poses an early challenge to her innocence that puts her in danger. He later returns, indirectly introducing her to a new boyfriend. If he is one of the symbols for Jewish life under Franco, or for a Judeo-Christian interaction, that interaction is complex. The young woman encounters different lovers as she grows into adulthood, but at the same time she is burdened with financially supporting her father and his own rather decadent lifestyle. Again, this difference in generations could be understood as a difference between the "new" and "old" Spain; it is up to the viewers to interpret the story elements as they decide.
The Kingdom of Solomon is a biographical film about the life of King Solomon, depicting his rule over Israel and his encounters with supernatural beings such as jinn and demons. Solomon's wisdom and power are tested as he navigates political intrigue and faces threats from interdimensional creatures. The film explores the dark arts and the struggle between good and evil in the ancient city of Jerusalem.
In 1961, history was on trial... in a trial that made history. Just 15 years after the end of WWII, the Holocaust had been largely forgotten. That changed with the capture of Adolf Eichmann, a former Nazi officer hiding in Argentina. Through rarely-seen archival footage, The Eichmann Trial documents one of the most shocking trials ever recorded, and the birth of Holocaust awareness and education.