Under Strange Skies
Originally released in 2002. Under Strange Skies is a documentary/history film. directed by Daniel Blaufuks. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During the Second World War, Lisbon was a corridor for refugees going from Hitler's occupied territories to America. This film tells two parallel stories about exile and accommodation. Through a narrated memoir and photographs, the tale of a German Jewish family that decided to stay in Portugal is recounted. The larger, more sociological account of the others who used Lisbon's escape route is skillfully told as well, using beautifully shot historic footage and written memoirs by some of the era's leading intellectuals, including Heinrich Mann and Alfred Döblin. This film evokes a desperate, intensely romantic period of exile, despair, and, ultimately, freedom.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- LX Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under Strange Skies about?
During the Second World War, Lisbon was a corridor for refugees going from Hitler's occupied territories to America. This film tells two parallel stories about exile and accommodation. Through a na...
Who directed Under Strange Skies?
Under Strange Skies was directed by Daniel Blaufuks.
How long is Under Strange Skies?
Under Strange Skies has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Under Strange Skies released?
Under Strange Skies was released on January 1, 2002 in theaters.