The Assisi Underground

During World War II, a determined Franciscan friar in Assisi, Italy, risks his life to hide hundreds of Italian Jews from the Nazis. He works with a local bishop and other courageous individuals to create secret passages and provide false identities, all while under constant threat of discovery. The film chronicles their perilous efforts to safeguard the innocent and their unwavering faith in the face of overwhelming evil.

The Assisi Underground received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some commending its noble subject matter and Ben Cross's performance, while others found its execution to be heavy-handed and melodramatic. Audiences generally appreciated the inspiring story of resistance and heroism during the Holocaust.

• Praised for its depiction of courage and faith in the face of Nazi persecution.
• Criticized for a melodramatic tone that sometimes undermines the gravity of the subject.
• The film's historical significance and the real-life heroism it portrays are often highlighted.

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The film is based on the true story of how Assisi was declared a 'city of refuge' by the Franciscan friars and bishop, who hid over 300 Jews from Nazi persecution during World War II.