
The Children of Villa Emma
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.
Top Billed Cast

Sophie Stockinger
Betty Liebling

Ludwig Trepte
Josko Indig

Nina Proll
Helga Herrnstadt

August Zirner
Georg Bories

Justus Schlingensiepen
Kurt Fridmann
Featured Crew

Nikolaus Leytner
Director
Bernhard Schmid
Editor
Matthias Weber
Music
Agnes Pluch
Writer

Klaus Graf
Producer

Hermann Dunzendorfer
Director of Photography
Annemarie Pilgram-Ribitsch
Producer