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A True Story Of Courage During World War II
The film is based on the real-life story of Antonina and Jan Żabiński, a Polish couple who ran the Warsaw Zoo and secretly helped rescue Jewish people during the Nazi occupation of Poland.
Based On A Non-Fiction Book
It is adapted from the 2007 book The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman, which tells the true accounts of how the Żabińskis hid and protected hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust.
Starring Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain plays Antonina Żabińska, delivering a quiet but powerful performance as a woman who uses compassion and bravery to protect lives under extreme danger.
Set In Nazi-Occupied Warsaw
The story takes place during World War II in Warsaw, where the zoo becomes an unexpected refuge for people escaping the Warsaw Ghetto and Nazi persecution.
Directed By Niki Caro
The film was directed by Niki Caro, known for telling emotionally driven, character-focused stories that highlight resilience and human strength in difficult historical moments.
