Above the Drowning Sea
May 30, 2017 · 1h 38m
Director
René Balcer, Nicola ZavagliaOverview
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
Cast of Above the Drowning Sea
Crew of Above the Drowning Sea
About Above the Drowning Sea
What is Above the Drowning Sea about?
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese…
When was Above the Drowning Sea released?
Above the Drowning Sea was released on May 30, 2017.
How long is Above the Drowning Sea?
Above the Drowning Sea runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who directed Above the Drowning Sea?
Above the Drowning Sea was directed by René Balcer and Nicola Zavaglia.
Who is in the cast of Above the Drowning Sea?
The cast of Above the Drowning Sea includes Julianna Margulies ((voice)).