Saviors of the Night

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  • 2009
  • 1 hr 35 min

Saviors of the Night is a captivating World War II film that tells the story of Marga Spiegel, her husband Aron Spiegel, and their daughter Regina. The movie is a poignant depiction of the family's struggle for survival during the Holocaust. The movie opens with the Spiegel family, who live in a small German village. Marga and her family are German Jews who run a successful textile business in the village. They live an ordinary life until the Nazis assume control of the village and Marga’s life is forever changed.

The Nazis begin to implement policies that repress and discriminate against Jews. Marga and her family are forced to wear the Jewish Star of David and are subjected to constant harassment and humiliation by the Nazi soldiers. Their textile business is confiscated, and their wealth is seized by the Nazis.

As the situation becomes more precarious, Marga is forced to make a difficult decision. In a bid to save their daughter Regina from the clutches of the Nazis, she sends her into hiding with a Christian family. This decision is made all the more arduous as Marga must decide whether or not to go into hiding herself.

Despite the fear and the looming threat of death, Marga and Aron decide to go into hiding as well. They seek refuge with a farmer named Heinrich Aschoff who, although initially reluctant, agrees to shelter them.

As the war rages on, Heinrich and his wife Maria become a beacon of hope for the Spiegel family. They hide them in the barn, which becomes their home for three long years. While under their care, Marga and Aron learn to adapt to their new life and to suppress their fears of being discovered.

The barn becomes a sanctuary where they share stories and memories of their previous life before the Nazis took over. They become family and support each other in ways that are truly heart-warming.

As the Allied forces begin to make their way into Germany, the Nazis become more desperate and begin to conduct more raids, making it only a matter of time before they discover the Spiegels’ hiding place.

Saviors of the Night is a gripping tale of courage and survival in the face of overwhelming adversity. Veronica Ferres gives a breathtaking performance, bringing Marga's story to life with sincerity and vulnerability. Armin Rohde's portrayal of Heinrich Aschoff is equally captivating, and his character’s kindness and selflessness embody the spirit of humanity.

Overall, Saviors of the Night is a beautiful, harrowing, and poignant portrayal of the Holocaust that shows the power of family, courage, and hope. It is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2009
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English