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      Irena's Vow

      R Released Apr 15 2h 1m Drama Biography History War List
      86% 29 Reviews Tomatometer 90% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant's house. Over the next two years, Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation, concealing them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, and even the birth of a child. Her story is one of the most inspiring of our time. Read More Read Less

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      Jim E Excellent true story, very well told by a superb cast! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Rose K The acting, costumes, atmosphere and environment were outstanding. Being based on a true story, makes the storyline more compelling and yet downplayed. My heart went out to the leading role and her resilience to help save others at her own risk of safety. A must see. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/01/24 Full Review Daniel S Some stiff acting aside, emotions of disgust, anxiety and horror make this movie compelling. A must see. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Blood of Z So powerful. This is an important movie for people to see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Michael W This was an emotional movie for me. It will keep you on the edge and has a powerful message. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review Curt Z A really powerful and engaging film that is true to the incredible story of Irena and her love for people. The acting is very strong and the screenwriting never slows - you will be completely engrossed by this film and story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Critics Reviews

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      Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com [T]his is such a worthwhile story that we can’t look away, and Nélisse is so engaging that we don’t want to. Rated: 3/4 Apr 19, 2024 Full Review Rex Reed Observer It’s a true if fantastic story, anchored by the powerful, heartfelt performances of Sophie Nélisse as an innocent girl whose integrity and resolve turns her into a woman of maturity and strength. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 16, 2024 Full Review Drew Gregory Autostraddle I’m glad I now know about Irena Gut Opdyke — I just wish I’d read her Wikipedia page instead of sitting through this film. Sep 18, 2023 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Film Obsessive Despite relying on the far-too-familiar beats of a biopic, Irena’s Vow tells the gripping story of a woman who made small, brave decisions in order to do what she believed was right. May 7, 2024 Full Review Eric Marchen Rogers TV French-Canadian director Louise Archambault defuses some conventional elements through character work, never losing focus of the central figure. Rated: B Apr 20, 2024 Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Irena’s Vow gives us a look into the life of the kind of person we all hope we would be if we found ourselves tested like this. Apr 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant's house. Over the next two years, Irena uses her wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation, concealing them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, and even the birth of a child. Her story is one of the most inspiring of our time.
      Director
      Louise Archambault
      Producer
      Lawrence Greenberg, Leah Jaunzems
      Screenwriter
      Dan Gordon
      Distributor
      Fathom Events
      Production Co
      Darius Films, K&K Selekt
      Rating
      R (Brief Sexuality|Some Strong Violence)
      Genre
      Drama, Biography, History, War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 15, 2024, Limited
      Runtime
      2h 1m