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Uprising (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Jon Avnet
Writer: Jon Avnet, Paul Brickman
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Avnet/Kerner Productions, Brooklyn Films, Raffaella Productions
Genre: Drama, History, Tv Movie, War
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: deportation, jewish ghetto, nazi officer, rebellion, uprising, world war ii
Story
In 'Uprising' (2001), the narrative unfolds in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. The film begins with the German occupation of Poland and the subsequent relocation of approximately half a million Polish Jews into an old slum district of Warsaw, leading to overcrowding and inadequate living conditions ('TMDB', 'MUBI'). The situation worsens as rumors spread about deportations to the east, suspected to be mass murders ('OMDB'). By late 1942, the ghetto residents realize their impending doom, spurring a group of young individuals, including Marek Edelman, to plan resistance ('OMDB'). Sporadic fighting begins at the ghetto railhead, the Umschlagplatz, in January 1943. The film then focuses on the more organized and prolonged uprising that starts on April 19, 1943 ('OMDB', 'MUBI'). During this time, many residents construct hidden shelters or bunkers, giving the rebellion a defensive advantage ('OMDB').
Summary
'Uprising' is a 2001 American television film directed by Jon Avnet ('WIKIDATA'), centered around the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943. The movie uses refashioned archival footage and is based on an evocative memoir by Marek Edelman, who played a key role in the rebellion that held back the Nazis for nearly a month ('OMDB'). It's a historical drama that explores themes of resistance, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The film aims to honor the real-life events and individuals involved in this significant moment of defiance during World War II.
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