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In Darkness

2011 · 2h 25m · R Drama, War
Directed by Agnieszka Holland

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A dramatization of one man's rescue of Jewish refugees in the Nazi-occupied Polish city of Lvov. 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 Lvov (formerly Poland).

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88%
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Fresh

Based on a true story, "In Darkness" is obviously tough to watch, especially since Holland's camera is both unforgiving and relentlessly human.

Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh

It positively clamours for your attention.

Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Fresh

The film is a morally challenging examination of the vexed Polish Catholic-Jewish relations of the era and a rich portrait of a man moving almost reluctantly toward righteousness.

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh

Based on the true story of Leopold Socha, a Catholic Polish sewer worker who hid a group of Jews over a period of 14 months in the underground tunnels of Lvov.

John Hartl, Seattle Times
Fresh

More than half of In Darkness takes place underground, shrouded in rank, oppressive shadows. But the movie also glows bright with life and hope.

Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

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