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Triumph of the Heart

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In the harrowing confines of Auschwitz's starvation cell, Catholic priest St. Maximilian Kolbe volunteers to die in place of another prisoner, joining nine others condemned by the Nazis. As despair and fear grip the group, the pressures of starvation, internal ideological division, mount. But throughout, Kolbe's appeal to their shared humanity and Polish identity forges a brotherhood that culminates in a poignant act of sacrifice that echoes beyond the cell, illuminating hope in one of history's darkest moments.
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Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies After seeing many films about the Holocaust, some stand out. It’s not because they answer how such evil could occur, but because they bring out the humanity of its victims. Anthony D’Ambrosio has succeeded in doing just that in TRIUMPH OF THE HEART. Rated: 4/5 Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Christie Cronan Common Sense Media It's a bit too long, but this drama is still a touching tribute to the life, sacrifice, and martyrdom of Maximilian Kolbe. Rated: 3/5 Sep 14, 2025 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said The film isn’t aiming for an horrific effect, there’s no need. The miracle is that the prisoners’ spirit, power and the hope rise up. Really uplifting stuff especially for these bruising times. Rated: 4/4 Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap A harrowing and deeply moving true story about a Polish priest who volunteered to starve to death along with his fellow Auschwitz prisoners. Rated: 4/5 Sep 10, 2025 Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest Intense time inside Auschwitz with a cross-section of nine Polish political prisoners and a saint starving in a cellar in early 1941. Ensemble acting is powerful, but bombastic religiosity ramps up with overpowering choruses. Rated: 6/10 Sep 10, 2025 Full Review Hosea Rupprecht Pauline Media Studies In a world where redemptive suffering is looked upon as weakness, Triumph of the Heart shows beautifully that the cost of love is worth paying. Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mi. Phenomenal acting by the actors who played Fritzsch and Albert. The beauty of the inmates change of heart under the care of St Maximilian Kolbe was well depicted but the sanitized depiction of their physical condition and environment did not lend much credibility to the true horror of what these men mustve experienced. Overall a great film well worth seeing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Diego Amazing and powerful movie depicting the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe! Would highly recommend to all! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Luisa Beautiful story. Its a must watch. You will leave the theatre inspired by this mans heroic life. It has been a while since I have watched a movie that has moved me this much Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review louisiana m What a beautiful movie it was a gift of grace and the importance of love of your neighbor. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Richard The overall acting was fantastic. Amazing how one man kept comforting the other prisoners who were sentence to die by starvation. Academy award movie I say. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Amanda Beautiful movie, from acting, directing to writing. The story is profoundly impactful and everyone should watch this!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anthony D'Ambrosio

Director

Marcin Kwasny

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Christopher Sherwood

Karl Fritzsch

Rowan Polonski

Albert

Armand Procacci

Freddy

Sharon Oliphant

Franziska

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Synopsis In the harrowing confines of Auschwitz's starvation cell, Catholic priest St. Maximilian Kolbe volunteers to die in place of another prisoner, joining nine others condemned by the Nazis. As despair and fear grip the group, the pressures of starvation, internal ideological division, mount. But throughout, Kolbe's appeal to their shared humanity and Polish identity forges a brotherhood that culminates in a poignant act of sacrifice that echoes beyond the cell, illuminating hope in one of history's darkest moments.
Director
Anthony D'Ambrosio
Producer
Cecilia Stevenson
Screenwriter
Anthony D'Ambrosio
Distributor
Outsider Pictures
Production Co
CineMammoth Productions, 21 Five Films, Under Ski Tower
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 57m