The Darien Dilemma
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
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1h 30m
A father and his filmmaker son explore an untold story of 1,000 Jews stranded in the winter of 1941 on the frozen Danube, waiting a life-or-death decision to be taken by their would-be rescuer, senior Mossad agent Ruth, and her agents in a hotel room in Istanbul.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Year: 2006
Language: Hebrew, English subtitles
Director: Erez Laufer
Producers: Erez Laufer, Miri Laufer
Writer: Nahum Laufer
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