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In Darkness
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In Darkness

2011 · 145 min Drama War
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

A dramatization of one man's rescue of Jewish refugees in the Nazi-occupied city of Lviv. In Darkness tells the true story of Leopold Soha who risks his own life to save a dozen people from certain death. Initially only interested in his own good, the thief and burglar hides Jewish refugees for 14 months in the sewers of the Nazi-occupied town of Lviv (formerly Poland).

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Agnieszka Holland

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Robert Więckiewicz

Robert Więckiewicz

Leopold Soha

Benno Fürmann

Benno Fürmann

Mundek Margulies

Agnieszka Grochowska

Agnieszka Grochowska

Klara Keller

Maria Schrader

Maria Schrader

Paulina Chiger

Herbert Knaup

Herbert Knaup

Ignacy Chiger

Marcin Bosak

Marcin Bosak

Janek Weiss

Julia Kijowska

Julia Kijowska

Chaja

Jerzy Walczak

Jerzy Walczak

Jacob Berestycki

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Oliwer Stanczak

Pawel Chiger

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Milla Bankowicz

Krystyna Chiger

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