The Children of Villa Emma (2016)
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.
Cast
Sophie Stockinger
Betty Liebling
Ludwig Trepte
Josko Indig
Nina Proll
Helga Herrnstadt
August Zirner
Georg Bories
Justus Schlingensiepen
Kurt Fridmann
Muriel Wimmer
Tilla Nagler
Laurence Rupp
Marko Schoky
Michele Oliveri
Manzano
Konstantin Reichmuth
Judenjunge
Anton Algrang
Antifaschist
Leon Orlandianyi
Otto Liechtenstein
Karoline Zeisler
Bettys Oma
Christian Dolezal
Bettys Vater
Giorgio Lupano
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