Nicky's Family
Nicky's Family is a gripping documentary from the International Emmy Award winning producers Patrik Pass and Matej Minac about a rescue operation of the “British Schindler” - Sir Nicholas Winton who will celebrate this year 103rd birthday. His story has no parallel in modern history. Dramatic reenactments, some of the archive footage never seen before, rescued "children" together with Mr. Winton himself recount this unique story which even after 70 years continues to inspire people, especially children, to make this world a better place. World personalities His Holiness Dalai Lama and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel also took part. ( - from the film's press kit)
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Plot Summary
This powerful documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Sir Nicholas Winton, a British humanitarian who organized the rescue of 669 children, most of them Jewish, from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II. The film weaves together archival footage, interviews with survivors and Winton himself, and reenactments to reveal his selfless act and the profound impact it had.
Critical Reception
Nicky's Family received widespread critical acclaim for its deeply moving story, Winton's inspiring legacy, and its sensitive direction. The documentary was praised for bringing attention to a lesser-known hero of the Holocaust and for effectively capturing the emotional weight of the children's survival and their reunion with Winton decades later.
What Reviewers Say
- A profoundly moving tribute to a quiet hero.
- Effectively blends historical context with personal stories of survival.
- Highlights the lasting impact of one man's courage and compassion.
Google audience: Audience reviews celebrate the film's emotional impact and the inspirational story of Nicholas Winton. Viewers found the documentary to be a must-watch for its historical significance and its testament to the power of human kindness.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Audience Award at the 2011 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, the Audience Award at the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival, and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2011 Czech Lion Awards.
Fun Fact
Nicholas Winton's incredible story remained largely unknown for nearly 50 years until his wife Gretl found a scrapbook detailing his wartime activities in 1988.
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