No Place on Earth
An incredible story of strength and survival.
An incredible story of strength and survival.
Documentary, War
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2012
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This extraordinary testament to survival from Emmy-winning producer/director Janet Tobias brings to light a story that remained untold for decades: that of thirty-eight Ukrainian Jews who survived World War II by living in caves for eighteen months.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
81 min
Release date:
10 Sep 2012
Country:
US, DE, GB
Languages:
English, Yiddish, German
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
"No Place on Earth" is at its most moving when showing us, in close-up, the still-haunted faces of the cave dwellers, many of whom tell their stories to director Janet Tobias' camera.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
2 May 2013
rotten:
[A] fascinating but frustrating documentary ...
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
2 May 2013
fresh:
The film is not without its flaws, but the story it tells is both terrifying and inspiring.
– Kerry Lengel,
Arizona Republic,
2 May 2013
fresh:
After nine years of research, Nicola unearthed an amazing chapter in WWII history.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
2 May 2013
fresh:
The producer's hand is heavy in No Place on Earth, but it ultimately can't sink the inspiring tale of endurance.
– Elizabeth Horkley,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
26 Apr 2013