My Name Is Sara
Synopsis
The true life-story of Sara Góralnik, a 13 year-old Polish Jew whose entire family was killed by Nazis in September of 1942. After a grueling escape to the Ukrainian countryside, Sara steals her Christian best friend’s identity and finds refuge in a small village, where she is taken in by a farmer and his young wife. She soon discovers the dark secrets of her employers’ marriage, compounding the greatest secret she must strive to protect, her true identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Oritt
- Screenplay & Story
- David Himmelstein
- Original Score
- Łukasz Targosz
- Original Title
- My Name Is Sara
- Country of Origin
- Poland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- James Lucy Productions, Watchout Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Oritt
David Himmelstein
Łukasz Targosz
Marian Prokop
Agnieszka Glińska
Steven Oritt, Justyna Pawlak
Department Leadership Roster
Łukasz Targosz
Original Music Composer
Agnieszka Glińska
Editor
Steven Oritt
Director
Steven Oritt
Producer
Marian Prokop
Director of Photography
Justyna Pawlak
Producer
David Himmelstein
Writer
Marek Zawierucha
Production Design
Emilia Czartoryska
Costume Design
Jacek Skrobisz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marek Sołek
Stunt Coordinator
Wlodek Kolakowski
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is My Name Is Sara about?
The true life-story of Sara Góralnik, a 13 year-old Polish Jew whose entire family was killed by Nazis in September of 1942. After a grueling escape to the Ukrainian countryside, Sara steals her Christian best friend’s identity and finds refuge in a small village, where she is taken in by a farmer and his young wife. She soon discovers the dark secrets of her employers’ marriage, compounding the greatest secret she must strive to protect, her true identity.
Who directed My Name Is Sara?
My Name Is Sara was directed by Steven Oritt.
Who stars in My Name Is Sara?
The principal cast of My Name Is Sara includes Zuzanna Surowy, Konrad Cichon, Michalina Olszańska, Eryk Lubos, Iwona Bielska.
When was My Name Is Sara released and how long is it?
My Name Is Sara was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for My Name Is Sara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Name Is Sara was composed by Łukasz Targosz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Name Is Sara?
My Name Is Sara holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).