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Irena's Vow
19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.
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During the height of World War II, a young Polish woman named Irena Gut Opdyke risks everything to save a group of Jewish refugees. Working as a housekeeper for a high-ranking Nazi SS officer, she secretly shelters them in his basement, constantly evading discovery. Her bravery and resourcefulness become a testament to the human spirit in the face of unimaginable atrocities.
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The film has received a generally positive reception, with critics praising its powerful true story and the lead performance. It has been noted for its emotional impact and its depiction of courage during wartime.
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A harrowing and inspiring true story of resilience.
Sophie Nélisse delivers a compelling and courageous performance.
The film effectively captures the horrors of war and the strength of the human spirit.
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The film is based on the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who, at 19, was forced to become a servant for a German SS officer and secretly harbored Jewish refugees from the nearby ghetto in his home.
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