Released:
2016-03-23

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.

Director:
Nikolaus Leytner

Runtime:
1h 43min

Genre:
Drama, History, War

• Cast:
• 
  Sophie Stockinger
  as
  Betty Liebling
• 
  Ludwig Trepte
  as
  Josko Indig
• 
  Nina Proll
  as
  Helga Herrnstadt
• 
  August Zirner
  as
  Georg Bories
• 
  Justus Schlingensiepen
  as
  Kurt Fridmann