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Into the Arms of Strangers - Stories of the Kindertransport

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Documentary film that describes the "Kindertransports", an operation to rescue Jewish children from the Nazi terror which was organized a short time before the outbreak of World War II. Around 10,000 children, mostly Jewish, were sent from countries under German rule to adoptive families and hostels in England. Only a few were fortunate to meet their parents again at the end of the war. Includes testimonies and archival films. Winner of the Oscar Award in the category of best documentary film in 2000. Narration by the British actress Judy Dench.