Hidden Children (2004)
This is a true story about forty Jewish children on their way to Palestine, who were blocked by the German and Italian occupation of Yugoslavia in 1941. Before finding a haven at Villa Emma in Nonantola in northern Italy, where they arrived on June 17, 1942, the children spent several adventurous months in Slovenia, caught up in the ongoing fight between the partisans and the Italian army. In April 1943, another 33 children, some from the Balkans, others from France, joined the original group. All were orphans who had lost their parents in concentration camps and had subsequently been smuggled out of Germany by Recha Freier, a well-known Zionist. The group ranged in age from six to twenty one and settled in at Villa Emma with their chaperones and teachers, Josef Indig, Marco Schoky and the pianist Boris Jochverdson.
Cast
- Ken Duken - Joseph Indig
- Jasmine Trinca - Tilla Nagler
- Max von Sydow - Valobra
- Ana Caterina Morariu - Shosha
- Ennio Fantastichini - Marco Shocky
- Eliana Miglio - Helene
- Toni Bertorelli - Mortara
- Alfredo Pea
- Andrea Tidona
- Nino Frassica
Screenplay
Keywords
nazi, refugee, world war ii
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hidden Children about?
- This is a true story about forty Jewish children on their way to Palestine, who were blocked by the German and Italian occupation of Yugoslavia in 1941. Before finding a haven at Villa Emma in Nonantola in northern Italy, where they arrived on June 17, 1942, the children spent several adventurous months in Slovenia, caught up in the ongoing fight between the partisans and the Italian army. In April 1943, another 33 children, some from the Balkans, others from France, joined the original group. All were orphans who had lost their parents in concentration camps and had subsequently been smuggled out of Germany by Recha Freier, a well-known Zionist. The group ranged in age from six to twenty one and settled in at Villa Emma with their chaperones and teachers, Josef Indig, Marco Schoky and the pianist Boris Jochverdson.
- Who directed Hidden Children?
- Hidden Children was directed by Leone Pompucci.
- Who stars in Hidden Children?
- Hidden Children stars Ken Duken, Jasmine Trinca, Max von Sydow, Ana Caterina Morariu, Ennio Fantastichini, Eliana Miglio.
- How long is Hidden Children?
- Hidden Children has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Hidden Children?
- Hidden Children is a Drama film.
- Where was Hidden Children produced?
- Hidden Children was produced in Italy.