Nicky's Family (2011)

Nicholas Winton, an Englishman (today 102 years old) organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak... See full summary »

Director:

Matej Minac

Writers:

Matej Minac, Patrik Pass

Stars:

Ben Abeles, The Dalai Lama, Klára Issová

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ben Abeles	...	Himself
The Dalai Lama	...	Himself
Klára Issová	...	Mother
Joe Schlesinger	...	Himself
Michal Slaný	...	Sir Nicholas Winton
Nicholas Winton	...	Himself

Storyline

Nicholas Winton, an Englishman (today 102 years old) organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 102 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn't found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. Today the story of this rescue is known all over the world. He was knighted by the Queen Elisabeth II and the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 583 recognizing his remarkable deed. Winton's story is a very emotional one, and thousands of children in many countries have decided to follow in his footsteps and do something important. They think up various charity projects and even help in the saving of lives of undernourished and sick children in Cambodia and Africa. 120,000 children in the Czech Republic signed a petition to award Nicholas Winton the Nobel Prize for Peace. ...

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Slovakia Czech Republic UK USA Israel Cambodia

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2011 (Czech Republic)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trigon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

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