The Children of Villa Emma
Originally released in 2016. The Children of Villa Emma is a drama/history film. directed by Nikolaus Leytner.
Starring Sophie Stockinger, Ludwig Trepte, and Nina Proll
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top 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
Muriel Wimmer
as Tilla Nagler
Laurence Rupp
as Marko Schoky
Michele Oliveri
as Manzano
Konstantin Reichmuth
as Judenjunge
Anton Algrang
as Antifaschist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Graf Film
- ARD
- ORF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Children of Villa Emma about?
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 i...
Who directed The Children of Villa Emma?
The Children of Villa Emma was directed by Nikolaus Leytner.
How long is The Children of Villa Emma?
The Children of Villa Emma has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Children of Villa Emma released?
The Children of Villa Emma was released on March 23, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Children of Villa Emma?
The main cast of The Children of Villa Emma includes Sophie Stockinger, Ludwig Trepte, Nina Proll, August Zirner, Justus Schlingensiepen.