Hidden Children
La fuga degli innocenti
Synopsis
This is a true story about forty Jewish children on their way to Palestine, who were blocked by the German and Italian occupation of Yugoslavia in 1941. Before finding a haven at Villa Emma in Nonantola in northern Italy, where they arrived on June 17, 1942, the children spent several adventurous months in Slovenia, caught up in the ongoing fight between the partisans and the Italian army. In April 1943, another 33 children, some from the Balkans, others from France, joined the original group. All were orphans who had lost their parents in concentration camps and had subsequently been smuggled out of Germany by Recha Freier, a well-known Zionist. The group ranged in age from six to twenty one and settled in at Villa Emma with their chaperones and teachers, Josef Indig, Marco Schoky and the pianist Boris Jochverdson.
Top Cast
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Ken Duken
Joseph Indig
Jasmine Trinca
Tilla Nagler
Max von Sydow
Valobra
Ana Caterina Morariu
Shosha
Ennio Fantastichini
Marco Shocky
Eliana Miglio
Helene
Toni Bertorelli
Mortara
Alfredo Pea
Boris
Andrea Tidona
Don Beccari
Nino Frassica
Capo di Gabinetto
Thomas Trabacchi
Maresciallo Ferretti
Tullio Sorrentino
Lucidi
Pietro Ghislandi
Contrera
Pasquale Esposito
Captain Alberti
Asen Mutafchiev
Ruben
Ivan Dzhambazov
Taddeus
Zlatil Davidov
Leo Kopfler
Bogdan Glishev
Krieg
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leone Pompucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Sermoneta, Angelo Pasquini
- Original Score
- Franco Piersanti
- Original Title
- La fuga degli innocenti
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- RAI, Red Film (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leone Pompucci
Alessandro Sermoneta, Angelo Pasquini
Franco Piersanti
Marco Pieroni
Department Leadership Roster
Leone Pompucci
Director
Alessandro Sermoneta
Writer
Angelo Pasquini
Writer
Franco Piersanti
Original Music Composer
Marco Pieroni
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Children
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What is Hidden Children about?
This is a true story about forty Jewish children on their way to Palestine, who were blocked by the German and Italian occupation of Yugoslavia in 1941. Before finding a haven at Villa Emma in Nonantola in northern Italy, where they arrived on June 17, 1942, the children spent several adventurous months in Slovenia, caught up in the ongoing fight between the partisans and the Italian army. In April 1943, another 33 children, some from the Balkans, others from France, joined the original group. All were orphans who had lost their parents in concentration camps and had subsequently been smuggled out of Germany by Recha Freier, a well-known Zionist. The group ranged in age from six to twenty one and settled in at Villa Emma with their chaperones and teachers, Josef Indig, Marco Schoky and the pianist Boris Jochverdson.
Who directed Hidden Children?
Hidden Children was directed by Leone Pompucci.
Who stars in Hidden Children?
The principal cast of Hidden Children includes Ken Duken, Jasmine Trinca, Max von Sydow, Ana Caterina Morariu, Ennio Fantastichini.
When was Hidden Children released and how long is it?
Hidden Children was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Hidden Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hidden Children was composed by Franco Piersanti.