Cast
Marco Hofschneider 
Julie Delpy 
André Wilms
Credits
Written by: 
Agnieszka Holland
Plot
Solomon Perel, a Jewish boy in Germany, is sent to Poland by his family after the Nazis come to power. During the war he is captured by the Soviets and then the Germans, and survives by hiding his identity, pretending to be a German and even joining the Hitler Youth. Agnieszka Holland's 1990 film, based on Perel's memoir, combines black comedy with horror, and was nominated for an Academy Award for its script.
Sinekatalog’s take
Agnieszka Holland's true-story drama follows a Jewish boy surviving the war by hiding as a Nazi youth. Darkly ironic and gripping, it mixes absurdity and fear with a stunning performance by Marco Hofschneider.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (18,815 votes)
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