The Children of Villa Emma

    The Children of Villa Emma
    2016

    Synopsis

    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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      Cast

      • Sophie StockingerBetty Liebling
      • Ludwig TrepteJosko Indig
      • Nina ProllHelga Herrnstadt
      • August ZirnerGeorg Bories
      • Justus SchlingensiepenKurt Fridmann
      • Muriel WimmerTilla Nagler
      • Laurence RuppMarko Schoky
      • Michele OliveriManzano
      • Konstantin ReichmuthJudenjunge
      • Anton AlgrangAntifaschist

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