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The Network of Freedom
The real story of a woman who defied an entire empire
Genres
Drama
Overview
France, beginning of World War II. Hélène Studler is a nun who has been dedicated to the care of orphans and the abandoned people. But the times have changed, the people are living a whole revolt, the Germansoldiers have entered their city and the reality that now faces far exceeds the harshness to which they are accustomed: Hélène discovers that near her locality, the Nazis have installed a concentration camp. Along with some people of the city, several of her Sisters Daughters of Charity plot a whole plan to free the captives from their tragic end.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
2017-10-20
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Assumpta Serna
Sœur Hélène Studler
Pablo Santamaría
Othon
Pablo Viña
Père Alphonse
Luisa Gavasa
Sœur Louise
Raúl Escudero
Officier allemand
Antonio Reyes
Officier de Lorraine
Javier Bódalo
Roger Gueriach
Juan Lombardero
Monsieur Mimile
Giulia Charm
Wanda
Marian Arahuetes
Suzette
Juan Alberto López
Josef Bürckel
Ainhoa Aldanondo
Henriette
Carlos Pinedo
General Giraud
Lorena Berdún
Madame Giraud
Silvia García
Sœur Cecilia Thil
Roberto Chapu
Boîte-de -Clous
Denis Rafter
St. Vincent
Fran Calvo
François Mitterrand
Marta Romero
Sœur Angela
Gladys Balaguer
St. Louise
Carlos Cañas
Officier Hann
Alito Rodgers
Prisonnier africain malade
Beatrice Fulconis
Mère Supérieure de Lyon
Xiqui Rodríguez
Jailer
Javier Bermejo
Soldat têtu
Álex Tormo
Victor
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