Ambulance
Originally released in 1961. Ambulance is a drama film. directed by Janusz Morgenstern. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zbigniew Józefowicz, Leopold Rene Nowak, and Marek Sniatkiewicz
Synopsis
In this haunting short fiction film, a group of Jewish children and their teacher are herded into an ambulance by Nazis; the vehicle, ordinarily representing comfort and safety, becomes the group’s death chamber. Morgenstern’s presentation of the incident serves as a metaphor for the horror of the Holocaust, and provides a powerful trigger for discussion of the disturbing issues raised by the film. The figure of the children's’ teacher specifically parallels Janusz Korcak (1879-1942), a famous Jewish educator who ran an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto and died with his young charges at Treblinka.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Se-Ma-For
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambulance about?
In this haunting short fiction film, a group of Jewish children and their teacher are herded into an ambulance by Nazis; the vehicle, ordinarily representing comfort and safety, becomes the group�...
Who directed Ambulance?
Ambulance was directed by Janusz Morgenstern.
How long is Ambulance?
Ambulance has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Ambulance released?
Ambulance was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ambulance?
The main cast of Ambulance includes Zbigniew Józefowicz, Leopold Rene Nowak, Marek Sniatkiewicz, Bogusław Sochnacki.