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One Life: The Unsung Hero Who Saved 699 Children
12 Feb
Summary
- Biopic highlights Nicholas Winton's rescue of 699 children before WWII.
- Film shows Winton's later life, unaware of those he saved.
- "One Life" received critical acclaim and a prestigious film award.
The critically acclaimed 2023 film "One Life" now streams on BBC iPlayer, focusing on humanitarian Nicholas Winton. He was instrumental in rescuing 699 predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia as Nazi occupation loomed before World War II.
The movie, featuring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn in dual roles, explores Winton's life. It highlights his later years when his heroic actions were revealed to the public on a television show, an emotional moment where he was surrounded by those he had saved.
Released in 2023, "One Life" garnered significant praise, achieving a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was honored with the Cinema for Peace Dove award for The Most Valuable Film of the Year. Critics lauded the film for its heartwarming tribute to Winton's remarkable humanitarian efforts, significantly bolstered by its outstanding cast.
