The Children of Villa Emma

Overview

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.

Cast

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

N/A

Maximilian Paier

Jakob Sternheim