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The Network of Freedom
“The real story of a woman who defied an entire empire”
6.0 / 10• 2017• 1h 50m•NR• Spanish
Drama
Storyline
France, beginning of World War II. Hélène Studler is a nun who has been dedicated to the care of orphans and the abandoned people. But the times have changed, the people are living a whole revolt, the Germansoldiers have entered their city and the reality that now faces far exceeds the harshness to which they are accustomed: Hélène discovers that near her locality, the Nazis have installed a concentration camp. Along with some people of the city, several of her Sisters Daughters of Charity plot a whole plan to free the captives from their tragic end.
Cast & Crew
Assumpta Serna
Sœur Hélène Studler
Lead
Pablo Santamaría
Othon
Pablo Viña
Père Alphonse
Luisa Gavasa
Sœur Louise
RE
Raúl Escudero
Officier allemand
Antonio Reyes
Officier de Lorraine
Javier Bódalo
Roger Gueriach
JL
Juan Lombardero
Monsieur Mimile
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pablo Moreno's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Network of Freedom is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
