Keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, must save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion in WWII Poland.Keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, must save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion in WWII Poland.Keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, must save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion in WWII Poland.
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Theo Preston
- Stefcio Kenigswein
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Viktoria Zakharyanova
- Stefania Keningswein
- (as Viktoria Zakharyanová)
Marian Mitas
- Stefan
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Firstly, I'm quite shocked by the negative reviews. This film stands up next to classics, in particular Schindler's List, to depict the horror of the Jewish suffering and violation in Eastern Europe in WW2. It is not so graphic but shows the lengths non-Jewish people went to, to save their fellow human beings. Intensely poignant and heartbreaking at times. Yes it's not all about zoo animals but that's not really the point. A tale worth telling, and very well told.
Outstanding effort by everyone involved. True story -- one of heroes we didn't know even existed. The acting from the leads and support cast and direction give life to a wonderful story. Should say Academy Award winner, Golden Globe award winner, People's Choice award winner. Oh well - Hollyweird politics.
The Zookeeper's Wife, a poignant symphony of courage and compassion. Jessica Chastain's performance as Antonina Zabinska was a masterclass in emotional depth, breathing life into a character whose strength resonated long after the credits rolled. The film editing wove a seamless narrative, navigating the delicate balance between heart-wrenching moments and the glimmers of hope that defined the Zabinskis' wartime experience. The movie's strength lies in its ability to portray the resilience of the human spirit amidst the darkest of times. While it occasionally felt like certain aspects were touched upon too lightly, the music served as a gentle yet powerful undertone, enhancing the emotional impact. The cinematography painted a vivid portrait of both the beauty and brutality of war-torn Warsaw. At 7/10, The Zookeeper's Wife is a moving testament to humanity's capacity for kindness in the face of adversity.
The 2017 The Zookeeper's Wife is the best film to watch in all times I have seen it in theaters when it came out 5 years ago I seen it with my dad and my step mom. We really enjoyed the movie that it brought tears to our eyes. I would like to give I shout out to the cast and crew that did very hard work to this film. The dedication it took. I really recommend on watching it if you have it seen it before or if you have seen it I recommend on watching it again it is the best movie ever. The actors/actresses. Did I fantastic job.
The movie is set the 2 world war. This war drama was very good to watch.
The movie is set the 2 world war. This war drama was very good to watch.
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"Zookepers Wife" (2017) is not a great movie about WW2 ir Holocaust, or even a great movie at all. But it is efficient and well made enough that I could mildly recommend it. Based on true events it tells a story worth to tell, maybe even more worth a better movie. But on the other hand not all movie can be "Schindler's List" or "Pianist" and come even close - this is one is not in the same league or comes even close. At running time 1 h 55 min it does drag here and there, some dialogs were predictable and too melodramatic. But still what it does it does well enough to check this one once if you are in a mood for descent WW2 survival story.
"Zookepers Wife" (2017) is not a great movie about WW2 ir Holocaust, or even a great movie at all. But it is efficient and well made enough that I could mildly recommend it. Based on true events it tells a story worth to tell, maybe even more worth a better movie. But on the other hand not all movie can be "Schindler's List" or "Pianist" and come even close - this is one is not in the same league or comes even close. At running time 1 h 55 min it does drag here and there, some dialogs were predictable and too melodramatic. But still what it does it does well enough to check this one once if you are in a mood for descent WW2 survival story.
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- TriviaAll the animals you see are real, there is no CGI use.
- GoofsWhen the children are singing the Four Questions, they are using the modern Safardic pronunciation and tune rather than the Ashkenazi, used in eastern Europe.
- Quotes
Antonina Zabinski: You can never tell who your enemies are, or who to trust. Maybe that's why I love animals so much. You look in their eyes, and you know exactly what's in their hearts. They're not like people.
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Written by Hans Zander
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- Vợ Người Giữ Thú
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- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,571,660
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,288,835
- Apr 2, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $26,152,835
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- 2h 7m(127 min)
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- 2.39 : 1
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