Escape from Sobibor (1987)

In the dark heart of World War II, amidst the chilling horrors of the Holocaust, the Nazi Death Camp Sobibor stands as a chilling testament to human cruelty. The Commandant of this grim fortress swears that his camp will never witness an escape like its counterpart at Treblinka, an audacious act that has resonated throughout the prisoners. Yet within the grim walls of Sobibor, a flicker of hope burns in the hearts of its Jewish laborers. Spared from the ovens, each passing day is a dance with death, a borrowed time where the only certainty is their looming demise. Their only chance for survival lies in the unthinkable, the unimaginable - an escape. But the question that haunts them is how to orchestrate this daring act. Based on a true account, "Escape from Sobibor" is a vivid re-creation of the audacious breakout attempted by approximately six hundred prisoners on October 14, 1943. Against all odds, around three hundred succeed, their victory a brief, shining moment in a time of unrelenting despair. Yet, their fight for freedom is far from over. Many are recaptured, leaving only about sixty survivors who bear witness to Sobibor's terrible legacy. "Escape from Sobibor" is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. It sheds light on a chapter of history where hope dared to challenge despair, echoing the resilience of the human spirit.

Escape from Sobibor is a drama movie featuring Alan Arkin.

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