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200288 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Atlantic Drift

200288 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thousands of Jews sought refuge in hidden shelters in Vienna and Bratislava, hoping to board a makeshift vessel named the 'Atlantic' for safety.

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Thousands of Jews sought refuge in hidden shelters in Vienna and Bratislava, hoping to board a makeshift vessel named the 'Atlantic' for safety.

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Michel Daerondirector

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Vienna and Bratislava became hiding places for thousands of Jews during a desperate time. Many sought refuge in shelters, hoping to escape the dangers surrounding them. They aimed to board the 'Atlantic,' a makeshift vessel intended to carry them to safety. The film captures their struggles and the perilous conditions they faced while waiting for a chance at freedom. It presents a stark picture of survival amid uncertainty in the early 2000s.

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