The Village
Sie fanden eine Heimat
Synopsis
At the end of the Second World War, orphans of various nationalities come together at the Pestalozzi Children's Village in Trogen. When the order arrives from Poland that the Polish children must return to their country, it comes as a shock to 13-year-old Andrzey: he doesn't want to leave Anja, for whom he has developed a strong affection. The two children decide to flee and go into hiding...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Lindtberg
- Original Title
- Sie fanden eine Heimat
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Lindtberg
Gordon Hales
Lazar Wechsler, Kenneth L. Maidment
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Lindtberg
Director
Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Kenneth L. Maidment
Producer
Gordon Hales
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Village
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What is The Village about?
At the end of the Second World War, orphans of various nationalities come together at the Pestalozzi Children's Village in Trogen. When the order arrives from Poland that the Polish children must return to their country, it comes as a shock to 13-year-old Andrzey: he doesn't want to leave Anja, for whom he has developed a strong affection. The two children decide to flee and go into hiding...
Who directed The Village?
The Village was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.
Who stars in The Village?
The principal cast of The Village includes John Justin, Eva Dahlbeck, Sigfrit Steiner, Mary Hinton.
When was The Village released and how long is it?
The Village was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.