Director: Joseph Sargent, Daniel Mann
Language
English
NMTW
71%
Good
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 4 nominations total
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| Country: | USA |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 2 h 30 min |
Description:
During World War II, in the midst of the Holocaust, a young Jewish singer is forcibly taken from her life and sent to Auschwitz. Even in this horrific place, music persists. She and other gifted prisoners are forced to perform for fellow inmates who will soon be murdered. Their songs become a symbol of strength and a powerful reminder of the extremes people will endure when confronted with unimaginable evil. The film explores hope, survival, and the power of music, avoiding sensationalism while offering a moving look at the human spirit in the face of darkness.
| Alternative title: | Playing for Time |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 4 nominations total |
| Director: | Joseph Sargent, Daniel Mann |
| Type: | Movie |
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