Irena's Vow
“Change the world with your courage.”
Synopsis
19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-22
Top Cast
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Sophie Nélisse
Irena Gut Opdyke
Dougray Scott
Rugmer
Andrzej Seweryn
Schultz
Maciej Nawrocki
Rokita
Sharon Azrieli
Helen
Eliza Rycembel
Ida
Aleksandar Milićević
Lazar
Agata Turkot
Clara
Filip Kosior
Thomas
Krzysztof Szczepaniak
Moise
Irena Melcer
Zosia
Eryk Kulm
Abram Klinger
Zuzanna Puławska
Fanka
Tomasz Tyndyk
Henry
Julia Kostow
Hanged Girl
Rafał Mohr
Alex
Mateusz Mosiewicz
Marian
Rafał Maćkowiak
Joseph
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louise Archambault
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- Alexandra Stréliski
- Original Title
- Irena's Vow
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Darius Films, Entract Studios, Téléfilm Canada, Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny, Telewizja Polska, K&K Film Selekt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louise Archambault
Dan Gordon
Alexandra Stréliski
Paul Sarossy
Arthur Tarnowski
Jeff Sackman, Berry Meyerowitz, Beata Pisula, Nicholas Tabarrok, Tim Ringuette
Department Leadership Roster
Louise Archambault
Director
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Dan Gordon
Writer
Małgorzata Zacharska
Costume Design
Arthur Tarnowski
Editor
Zbigniew Modej
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Sackman
Producer
Berry Meyerowitz
Producer
Beata Pisula
Producer
Nicholas Tabarrok
Producer
Alexandra Stréliski
Original Music Composer
Tim Ringuette
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Irena's Vow
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What is Irena's Vow about?
19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.
Who directed Irena's Vow?
Irena's Vow was directed by Louise Archambault.
Who stars in Irena's Vow?
The principal cast of Irena's Vow includes Sophie Nélisse, Dougray Scott, Andrzej Seweryn, Maciej Nawrocki, Sharon Azrieli.
When was Irena's Vow released and how long is it?
Irena's Vow was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Irena's Vow make at the box office?
Irena's Vow grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Irena's Vow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Irena's Vow was composed by Alexandra Stréliski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Irena's Vow?
Irena's Vow holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).