And the Violins Stopped Playing

And the Violins Stopped Playing

A forgotten holocaust in World War II.

1988 · 116 min · ★ 7.5 · War, Drama

This is the true story about a group of Romani's (gypsy) in occupied Poland during World War II as they confront the atrocities and tragedies of a forgotten holocaust.

Directed by Alexander Ramati · Written by Alexander Ramati

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