Set in 1941 in Poltava, Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union), the story centers on three young virtuosos:
Their world is shattered when Hitler violates the non-aggression pact with Stalin and invades the Soviet Union. The narrative highlights the shifting perils of the time:
When German families are initially targeted by the Bolsheviks, the Jewish families hide Hanna and her parents in the woods to protect them. Set in 1941 in Poltava, Ukraine (then part
(Mathilda Adamik): The daughter of a wealthy German brewer living in Ukraine, who also plays the violin.
The story builds to a chilling conclusion where the children's musical talents become their only hope for survival. They are forced into a "performance for life" before , a malevolent officer who embodies the clinical ruthlessness of the Nazi regime. In a test of both skill and endurance, their very existence depends on their ability to perform perfectly under extreme duress. The story builds to a chilling conclusion where
The film is ultimately a tribute to lost innocence, dedicated to the 1.5 million Jewish children who died in the Holocaust. Wunderkinder (2011) - Rotten Tomatoes
When the Nazi army eventually arrives in Poltava, the tables turn. The Reich family must then use their German status to shield their Jewish friends from deportation to death camps. The Harrowing Climax The film is ultimately a tribute to lost
(Imogen Burrell): A talented Jewish pianist.
Send Us a Message:
