This is the stark, moving, and ultimately redemptive story of the bonds these children make with one another, and of how the friendships forged at Windermere become a lifeline to a fruitful ... Read allThis is the stark, moving, and ultimately redemptive story of the bonds these children make with one another, and of how the friendships forged at Windermere become a lifeline to a fruitful future.This is the stark, moving, and ultimately redemptive story of the bonds these children make with one another, and of how the friendships forged at Windermere become a lifeline to a fruitful future.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
Alicia Pokladecka
- Bela
- (as Alicia 'Lola' Pokladecka)
- Director
- Writer
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What can you say about this masterpiece?!
This is a story that can inspire people to move on from every problem, no matter its size. The characters grow naturally as the film progresses and each moment is happier and more joyfull than the other. Iain's performance is eye catching and I am shortlisting this film as an academy contender, in my eyes at least.
It's really brutal for Jewish victims suffer from the Nazi era. The children scare of dogs, crave for a slice of bread, missing family who is alive or dead, bad dreams always. Again, it reveals the painful history of war brings to us. The movie execute nicely and not bored as mentioned
by some reviews. As long as you have sympathy, you will enjoy the movie.
This movie proved us that even movies which are paying tribute and kudos to some fellas can still be a masterpiece. This was amazingly directed with beautiful writing and cinematography. This is indeed a most mature and subtle biopic I have ever seen.
As someone who's grandparents was a Windermere child, I have no complaints and only praise to speak of this masterpiece. Will definitely be a classic and I must say, Marek Wroblewski's acting was elite and he's definitely one to watch out for. Amazing experience.
Congratulations to the film-makers. Something original to my way of thinking. The brilliance of this movie cannot be underestimated. The feeling I got all the way through was that of getting the details right. Its astonishing how good the child actors were in their roles. Some of the early scenes are incredibly well done and the amount of thought that went into this is much appreciated. I want to describe in detail some of my favorite scenes but that may spoil your seeing it for yourself. I expect a lot of people who see it will rate it very highly and will be much better off for the experience.
Did you know
- TriviaThe German documentary series ZDF history portrayed several of the one-time children. One of them is Bela, the "leader" of the bunch of three-year-olds who arrived at Windermere completely bewildered and totally speechless.
- GoofsThe bicycles, abandoned when the local boys are chased away from the fumigation, carry orange reflectors on their wheels. Such reflectors were introduced in Finland in 1960, so would not be present on bicycles during the late 1940s.
- Quotes
Oscar Friedmann: Unlike carpets madam, children are not improved by beating.
- Crazy credits[caption, as footage of Chaim 'Harry' Olmer and the actor who played him are shown looking over Lake Windermere] Chaim's name was officially corrected in 1946. Seven years later, he was reunited with his sister.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Granada Reports: 27 January 2020: Evening Bulletin (2020)
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- Los niños de Windermere
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- Glenarm, Northern Ireland, UK(Altmore Street)
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