Hidden in Silence (1996)
A true story as heartbreaking and inspiring as Schindler's List.
Poland 1939, shortly before invasion of the German troops. To save their belongings from the Nazis, the Jewish family Diamant transfers them to their 17-year-old catholic maid Fusia. In return Fusia provides them with food until the ghetto is dissolved, and then hides 13 people in her loft for over two years. However, as the front approaches and two German nurses take quarter in Fusias apartment everything seems to be in vain.
Director: Richard A. Colla
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 6, 1996
Cast
- Kellie Martin - Fusia Podgorska
- Marion Ross - Mrs. Diamant
- Joss Ackland - German Factory Manager
- Marc Warren - Lubic
- Tom Radcliffe - Max Diamant
- Gemma Coughlan - Helena
- Anna Geislerová - Danuta
- David Nykl - Henek
- Marta Hrachovinová - Mrs. Zimmerman
- Jan Nemejovský - Mr. Diamant
Screenplay
Music: Dennis McCarthy
Cinematography: Michael D. Margulies
Editing: Howard Heard, Michael S. Murphy
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard A. Colla
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hidden in Silence about?
- Poland 1939, shortly before invasion of the German troops. To save their belongings from the Nazis, the Jewish family Diamant transfers them to their 17-year-old catholic maid Fusia. In return Fusia provides them with food until the ghetto is dissolved, and then hides 13 people in her loft for over two years. However, as the front approaches and two German nurses take quarter in Fusias apartment everything seems to be in vain.
- Who directed Hidden in Silence?
- Hidden in Silence was directed by Richard A. Colla.
- Who stars in Hidden in Silence?
- Hidden in Silence stars Kellie Martin, Marion Ross, Joss Ackland, Marc Warren, Tom Radcliffe, Gemma Coughlan.
- How long is Hidden in Silence?
- Hidden in Silence has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Hidden in Silence?
- Hidden in Silence is a Drama film.