
The Children of Villa Emma
Drama
History
War
5.4 / 10
March 23, 2016
1h 43m
Language:German
Director: Nikolaus Leytner
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.
Cast

Sophie Stockinger
Betty Liebling

Ludwig Trepte
Josko Indig

Nina Proll
Helga Herrnstadt

August Zirner
Georg Bories

Justus Schlingensiepen
Kurt Fridmann

Muriel Wimmer
Tilla Nagler

Laurence Rupp
Marko Schoky

Michele Oliveri
Manzano

Konstantin Reichmuth
Judenjunge

Anton Algrang
Antifaschist

Rudy Ruggiero
Gallo
Maximilian Paier
Jakob Sternheim