ONE LIFE
ONE LIFE
In 1938, Nicholas Winton undertook a daring mission to transport children fleeing the Nazi threat. Fifty years later, he is haunted by questions about the fate of those saved—and those he couldn’t reach in time.
Terrified, starved families with children are fleeing an imminent threat engulfing innocent lives. European countries are passive in the face of the scale of the problem through bureaucratic pomp. At the same time, ope lies in the hands of volunteers moved by the plight of refugees. This story sounds disturbingly familiar, as it is happening before our eyes on the Polish-Belarusian border and the Middle East. James Hawes' ONE LIFE forces us to reflect: has nearly a century of history taught us anything about humanity?
On the eve of World War II, thousands of people stream into Prague, fleeing Nazi terror. Still, it is only a matter of time before it hits Czechoslovakia. Nicholas Winton (Johnny Flynn)and his colleagues understand that the fate of these refugee families hangs by a thread, so they mobilise England to help, disregarding obstacles from government officials. They organise transport, homes and foster families to save the future of Jewish and Czech generations - children. Fifty years later, Winton (Sir Anthony Hopkins) reflects on the 669 lives saved, holding himself responsible for those lives he could not rescue in time.
ONE LIFE is a thoroughly accurate film that boosts faith in humanitarian action. It is a reminder of the invaluable worth of history and praises the selfless bravery of real-life heroes who, instead of wearing capes, carry immense compassion in their hearts.
Michał Sołtysek
