Europa Europa

"A True Story"

Nov 14 1990 R 1h 52m
Drama, History, War

A Jewish boy separated from his family in the early days of WWII poses as a German orphan and is taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually becomes a Hitler Youth.

Plot

A Jewish boy, separated from his family in the early days of WWII, poses as a German orphan and is thereafter taken into the heart of the Nazi world as a 'war hero' and eventually made a Hitler Youth. Although improbabilities and happenstance are cornerstones of the film, it is based upon a true story.

Written by

Agnieszka Holland, Solomon Perel

Directed by

Agnieszka Holland

Production Countries

Germany, Poland, France

Production Companies

Telmar Film International, Central Cinema Company Film (CCC), Les Films du Losange, Studio Filmowe Perspektywa

Languages

Polski, Deutsch

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
18,277
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA