Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

1991 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

The story of catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz.

Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi · Written by Krzysztof Zanussi

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