Summaries

A cave exploration in Ukraine leads to the unearthing of a story of World War II survivors who once found shelter in the same cave.

While mapping out the largest cave system in Ukraine, explorer and investigator Chris Nicola discovers evidence that five Jewish families spent nearly a year and a half in the pitch-black caves to escape the Nazis. This is the story of the longest uninterrupted underground survival in recorded human history.—History Channel

This documentary talks about a long-untold story of World War II: 38 Jewish refugees living in a Ukrainian cave for 18 months. Five surviving members discuss their ordeal in a interview as the film chronicles the accidental discovery of the cave in 1993.—Josiah

Details

Keywords
  • interview
  • f rated
  • cave
  • jew
  • living in a cave
Genres
  • War
  • Documentary
Release date May 8, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States Germany United Kingdom
Language English German Yiddish
Filming locations Aggtelek, Hungary
Production companies A List Films A List Films Delirio Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $200238
Opening weekend US & Canada $13813
Gross worldwide $200238

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 23m
Color Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

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