The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
~A world where love was forgotten... a garden where love grew
Overview
In 1930s Italy, a wealthy Jewish family tries to maintain their privileged lifestyle, hosting friends for tennis and parties at their villa. As anti-Semitism intensifies under Fascism, they must ultimately face the horrors of the Holocaust.
Genres
- Drama
- History
General Information
Release Date: 1970-12-04
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 95 min
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