KLAUS HARO

Klaus Härö is an acclaimed Finnish director known for his poignant and visually compelling films that often explore themes of human connection and moral complexity. His notable works include The Fencer (2015), which was nominated for a Golden Globe and shortlisted for an Academy Award, and My Sailor, My Love (2022), which won multiple international awards.

NEVER ALONE

Never Alone is a powerful and poignant true story of courage, resilience, and defiance during one of history's darkest periods. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film centers on Finnish businessman and philanthropist Abraham Stiller, a key figure in the Jewish community, who risks everything to protect Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution in Germany and Austria. As the Gestapo's influence grows and deportations to Auschwitz loom, Stiller fights to save those seeking sanctuary in Finland, a country caught in an uneasy alliance with Nazi Germany.

PLEASE NOTE: NEVER ALONE is in Finnish, Swedish, German, Yiddish, Hebrew and English with English subtitles. Running Time: 85 minutes. Not Rated.

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