The Children of Villa Emma
Die Kinder der Villa Emma
Synopsis
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.
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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
Juri Zanger
Max Schindlheim
Haris Begić
Salomon Papo
Enzo Gaier
Hans Awin
Leon Orlandianyi
Otto Liechtenstein
Johanna Mahaffy
Paula Zwickel
Karoline Zeisler
Bettys Oma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolaus Leytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Pluch
- Original Score
- Matthias Weber
- Original Title
- Die Kinder der Villa Emma
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Graf Film, ARD, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolaus Leytner
Agnes Pluch
Matthias Weber
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Bernhard Schmid
Klaus Graf, Annemarie Pilgram-Ribitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolaus Leytner
Director
Agnes Pluch
Writer
Klaus Graf
Producer
Bernhard Schmid
Editor
Hermann Dunzendorfer
Director of Photography
Annemarie Pilgram-Ribitsch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children of Villa Emma
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What is The Children of Villa Emma about?
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.
Who directed The Children of Villa Emma?
The Children of Villa Emma was directed by Nikolaus Leytner.
Who stars in The Children of Villa Emma?
The principal cast of The Children of Villa Emma includes Sophie Stockinger, Ludwig Trepte, Nina Proll, August Zirner, Justus Schlingensiepen.
When was The Children of Villa Emma released and how long is it?
The Children of Villa Emma was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children of Villa Emma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children of Villa Emma was composed by Matthias Weber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Children of Villa Emma?
The Children of Villa Emma holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).