Above the Drowning Sea
Synopsis
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
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$1.5M
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia
- Original Title
- Above the Drowning Sea
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia
Jeremiah Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremiah Hayes
Editor
René Balcer
Director
Nicola Zavaglia
Director
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What is Above the Drowning Sea about?
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
Who directed Above the Drowning Sea?
Above the Drowning Sea was directed by René Balcer, Nicola Zavaglia.
Who stars in Above the Drowning Sea?
The principal cast of Above the Drowning Sea includes Julianna Margulies.
When was Above the Drowning Sea released and how long is it?
Above the Drowning Sea was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.