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Conspiracy of Hearts
UNITED KINGDOM · 1960

Conspiracy of Hearts

Ralph Thomas
religious resistance child rescue World War II Jewish persecution moral courage
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Synopsis

In wartime Italy nuns in a convent regularly smuggle Jewish children out of a nearby internment camp. The Italian army officer in charge suspects what may be going on but deliberately turns a blind eye. When the Germans take over the camp security the nuns' activities become far more dangerous.

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