The Children of Villa Emma

The Children of Villa Emma

103 mins | Drama, War, History | March 23, 2016

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.

The Children of Villa Emma

103 mins | Drama, War, History | March 23, 2016

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.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers ARD, ORF, Graf Film
Original title Die Kinder der Villa Emma
Directors Nikolaus Leytner
Writers Agnes Pluch

Cast

Sophie Stockinger

as Betty Liebling

Ludwig Trepte

as Josko Indig

Nina Proll

as Helga Herrnstadt

August Zirner

as Georg Bories

Justus Schlingensiepen

as Kurt Fridmann

Muriel Wimmer

as Tilla Nagler

Laurence Rupp

as Marko Schoky

Michele Oliveri

as Manzano

Konstantin Reichmuth

as Judenjunge

Anton Algrang

as Antifaschist

Rudy Ruggiero

as Gallo

Maximilian Paier

as Jakob Sternheim

Juri Zanger

as Max Schindlheim