Above the Drowning Sea (2017)
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
Director: René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 30, 2017
Cast
- Julianna Margulies - (voice)
Editing: Jeremiah Hayes
Country: Canada
Language: 普通话, English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Above the Drowning Sea about?
- A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
- Who directed Above the Drowning Sea?
- Above the Drowning Sea was directed by René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia.
- Who stars in Above the Drowning Sea?
- Above the Drowning Sea stars Julianna Margulies.
- How long is Above the Drowning Sea?
- Above the Drowning Sea has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Above the Drowning Sea?
- Above the Drowning Sea is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Above the Drowning Sea?
- Above the Drowning Sea had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Above the Drowning Sea produced?
- Above the Drowning Sea was produced in Canada.