The Network of Freedom
The real story of a woman who defied an entire empire
2017 · 1h 50m · N/A Drama
Overview
France, beginning of World War II. Hélène Studler is a nun who has been dedicated to the care of orphans and the abandoned people. But the times have changed, the people are living a whole revolt, the Germansoldiers have entered their city and the reality that now faces far exceeds the harshness to which they are accustomed: Hélène discovers that near her locality, the Nazis have installed a concentration camp. Along with some people of the city, several of her Sisters Daughters of Charity plot a whole plan to free the captives from their tragic end.
Director and cast
- Assumpta Serna as Sœur Hélène Studler
- Pablo Santamaría as Othon
- Pablo Viña as Père Alphonse
- Luisa Gavasa as Sœur Louise
- Raúl Escudero as Officier allemand
- Antonio Reyes as Officier de Lorraine
- Javier Bódalo as Roger Gueriach
- Juan Lombardero as Monsieur Mimile
- Giulia Charm as Wanda
- Marian Arahuetes as Suzette
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