La llum d'Elna
"When there is great suffering, you don't ask questions. You help....."
Set in the summer of 1942 in northern Catalonia, 'Svítlo nadíyi' tells the poignant story of the Elna Maternity Hospital, which faced closure by the Vichy authorities. The film follows Elisabeth, the director, and her colleague Victoria, who dedicate themselves to preserving the hospital, providing care for pregnant women escaping from concentration camps. Based on true events, it highlights the courage and compassion of Elisabeth Eidenbenz and her team, who restored dignity to mothers and saved the lives of 597 newborns. This dramatic narrative sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of history, showcasing the resilience of women during times of oppression.
2017 · Drama · Spain
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Set in the summer of 1942 in northern Catalonia, 'Svítlo nadíyi' tells the poignant story of the Elna Maternity Hospital, which faced closure by the Vichy authorities. The film follows Elisabeth, the director, and her colleague Victoria, who dedicate themselves to preserving the hospital, providing care for pregnant women escaping from concentration camps. Based on true events, it highlights the courage and compassion of Elisabeth Eidenbenz and her team, who restored dignity to mothers and saved the lives of 597 newborns. This dramatic narrative sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of history, showcasing the resilience of women during times of oppression.
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La llum d'Elna (2017) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: Spain. Genre: Drama. Year: 2017.
Plot: Set in the summer of 1942 in northern Catalonia, 'Svítlo nadíyi' tells the poignant story of the Elna Maternity Hospital, which faced closure by the Vichy authorities. The film follows Elisabeth, the director, and her colleague Victoria, who dedicate themselves to preserving the hospital, providing care for pregnant women escaping from concentration camps. Based on true events, it highlights the courage and compassion of Elisabeth Eidenbenz and her team, who restored dignity to mothers and saved the lives of 597 newborns. This dramatic narrative sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of history, showcasing the resilience of women during times of oppression.
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What year was La llum d'Elna released?
La llum d'Elna was released in 2017.
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