According to true events, the moving drama "The Children of Villa Emma" tells of a dangerous escape that took place during the Second World War. In 1942/1943, the Italian village of Nonantola was indeed a refuge for 73 Jewish children who wanted to escape the merciless access of the National Socialists on their way to the "Promised Land" of Palestine. Director Nikolaus Leytner describes the dangerous journey as an exciting test, presented by a talented young cast.

The Children of Villa Emma

Sophie, Arian, Lizzy, Markus, Georg and Caro, a group of friends who regularly meet for dinner on Friday nights. They dine together, drink and philosophise about God and the world. This time, however, the students come across an explosive topic in their table discussions: to what extent are we being monitored with our digital devices? For example, is "someone" constantly listening in via Alexa & Co? Or is it all just a wild conspiracy theory? They want to put it to the test and come up with a diabolical plan...