Irena’s Vow tells the inspiring true story of Polish nurse Irena Gut Opdyke, who risked her life during World War II to save Jewish lives from the horrors of the Holocaust.
Directed by Louise Archambault and starring Sophie Nélisse, the film captures Irena’s incredible bravery as she hides Jews in the cellar of a Nazi officer’s home, offering a powerful tribute to the triumph of the human spirit.
What is the story behind Irena’s vow?
Set against the backdrop of war-torn Poland, Irena’s Vow follows Irena Gut Opdyke as she defies the Nazis by sheltering Jewish people under the very roof of Nazi officer Eduard Rügemer (Dougray Scott).
With a stellar cast and a gripping narrative, the film highlights the remarkable courage of a woman whose actions saved lives during one of history’s darkest times.
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Director: Louise Archambault
Writer: Dan Gordon
Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Dougray Scott, Andrzej Seweryn, Maciej Nawrocki
Release dates: September 10, 2023 (TIFF), April 19, 2024
The film was filmed on location in Warsaw and Lublin, Poland, in 2022. Irena’s Vow debuted in the Centrepiece program at the September 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in Canada on April 19, 2024.
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