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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis

2023 · Movie · 68 min · ★ 7.0

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Stephen Fry explores a remarkable story of forgery, sabotage and audacity by the Dutch Resistance that saved thousands of Jews from Hitler's death camps. Artist Willem Arondeus and musician Frieda Belinfante helped to create fake documentation to fool the Nazi authorities. How has it remained hidden for so long and did the sexuality of the couple lead to their story being forgotten?

Also known as Stephen Fry: Willem & Frieda - Defying Nazis · Willem & Frieda · Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda Defying Nazis

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Details
Years
2023
Release date
2023-03-24
Language
English
Runtime
68 min
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (3 votes)

Themes

  • nazi
  • world war ii
  • lgbt
  • dutch resistance
  • gay theme

Cast & crew

Directed by John Hay