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The Children of Villa Emma

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.

Top Cast

  • Sophie Stockinger

    Sophie Stockinger

    Betty Liebling

  • Ludwig Trepte

    Ludwig Trepte

    Josko Indig

  • Nina Proll

    Nina Proll

    Helga Herrnstadt

  • August Zirner

    August Zirner

    Georg Bories

  • Justus Schlingensiepen

    Justus Schlingensiepen

    Kurt Fridmann

  • Muriel Wimmer

    Muriel Wimmer

    Tilla Nagler

  • Laurence Rupp

    Laurence Rupp

    Marko Schoky

  • Michele Oliveri

    Michele Oliveri

    Manzano

  • Konstantin Reichmuth

    Konstantin Reichmuth

    Judenjunge

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.

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