About Passage To Sweden
Sweden's geographic location and its role during WWII changed the fate of thousands of Jews
Rescue & Escape – Passage To Sweden tells the lesser-known story of events occurring in Scandinavia and Budapest during WWII. It focuses on the heroic actions of ordinary people who saved the lives of thousands of Jews and fellow countrymen.
Between 1940-1945 the sheer luck of where you were living made a world of difference to the Jews of Scandinavia. For unique political and geographic reasons, the Scandinavian Jews of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark had very different experiences. During the German occupation, Jews were rounded up and sent to concentration camps. Defying the occupying German forces, and protecting fellow citizens, spontaneous and dramatic rescue operations were conducted to save thousands of Jewish lives. First hand personal accounts also convey the extraordinary ways Swedish diplomats leveraged their political position to save Jews from within Hungary and Germany.
Special attention is paid to the Norwegian resistance, the citizens of Denmark, the Swedish Red Cross, Raoul Wallenberg, and Count Folke Bernadotte. Risking their own lives, their selfless acts of courage and compassion is a powerful example of how anyone can make a difference.
Passage to Sweden is an inspiring film depicting decency, humanity, and courage, in a rare bright spot during the darkest of times.
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“Passage To Sweden is a moving and beautifully told story about unsung heroes of the Holocaust. It should be seen by everyone who values humanity and compassion for others.”
– Jed Blaugrund, Film Critic, The Signal
“One seldom concludes a Holocaust-related film by feeling morally uplifted but this is a film that celebrates human decency and compassion.”
– Michael Berenbaum, Director, Sigi Ziering Institute, American Jewish University
“The film offers such compelling examples of solidarity across faith divides – and the way that solidarity with our fellow humans is vital to ensuring fundamental human rights for all of us.“
– Chelsea Hedquist, Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice
“Warlick tells this story of persecution, rescue and redemption succinctly and competently.”
– The Times of Israel
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