Varian's War

Varian's War

Nothing is stronger than freedom.

2001 · 121 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History, TV Movie

Varian Fry rescues more than 2,000 artists from Nazi persecution during World War II.

Directed by Lionel Chetwynd · Written by Lionel Chetwynd

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