Romeo, Juliet and Darkness (1960)

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Original title:
Romeo, Julie a tma
Runtime:
1h 32m
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Country of origin:
Czechia
Genre:
Underground Movements

In the backdrop of 1942 Prague under the brutal occupation of the German army, a young student named Pavel takes a tremendous risk by hiding a Jewish girl in the attic of his apartment building. Amidst the darkness of wartime, an unexpected and poignant love story unfolds between the two, as Pavel becomes her lifeline to the outside world.

However, their secret sanctuary is shattered when Pavel's mother discovers their hidden guest. This revelation forces the residents of the apartment building to confront a challenging moral dilemma: whether to allow Hana to remain concealed, defying the occupying forces, or to comply with the rules imposed upon them. This emotional and gripping narrative explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the human capacity for compassion in the face of extraordinary circumstances.

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