Als je genoten hebt van 'Die Frau in Gold' (2015), een aangrijpend drama over kunst, rechtvaardigheid en geschiedenis, dan ben je vast op zoek naar soortgelijke films en series. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde emotionele diepgang, historische relevantie of thema's van herstel en gerechtigheid bieden. Perfect voor liefhebbers van verhalen die de kracht van doorzettingsvermogen en erfgoed belichten.

Sophie's Choice (1982)
Beschreibung: A deeply emotional narrative about a Holocaust survivor grappling with her traumatic past and the impossible choices she had to make.
Fakt: Meryl Streep's performance in the titular role earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.


Schindler's List (1993)
Beschreibung: A powerful depiction of one man's efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust, exploring themes of morality, sacrifice, and redemption.
Fakt: The film was shot in black and white to reflect the historical period and to give it a documentary-like feel.


The Devil's Arithmetic (1999)
Beschreibung: A young girl is transported back in time to a Jewish ghetto during the Holocaust, learning about the past and the importance of remembrance.
Fakt: The film is based on a novel by Jane Yolen, which won the National Jewish Book Award.


The Pianist (2002)
Beschreibung: A harrowing tale of survival during the Holocaust, focusing on a Jewish pianist's struggle to stay alive in war-torn Warsaw, showcasing resilience and the power of art.
Fakt: The film is based on the autobiographical book by Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist who survived the war.


The Counterfeiters (2007)
Beschreibung: This film tells the true story of Jewish prisoners forced to counterfeit money for the Nazis, blending themes of survival, ethics, and resistance.
Fakt: It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in


The Book Thief (2013)
Beschreibung: Set in Nazi Germany, the story follows a young girl who finds solace in books and helps hide a Jewish man, illustrating the impact of literature and kindness during dark times.
Fakt: The novel, on which the film is based, was on The New York Times Best Seller list for over 230 weeks.


The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Beschreibung: A poignant story of an unlikely friendship between two boys on opposite sides of a concentration camp fence, underscoring innocence and the horrors of war.
Fakt: The film's ending is famously heartbreaking and has sparked discussions about its historical accuracy.


Defiance (2008)
Beschreibung: Based on true events, the movie follows Jewish brothers who lead a resistance group in the forests of Belarus during WWII, highlighting bravery and solidarity.
Fakt: The Bielski partisans, depicted in the film, saved over 1,200 Jews during the war.


The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)
Beschreibung: This movie tells the true story of a couple who used their zoo to shelter Jews during the Holocaust, emphasizing courage and humanity in the face of oppression.
Fakt: The film is based on the non-fiction book of the same name, which details the incredible true story of Antonina and Jan Żabiński.


The Monuments Men (2014)
Beschreibung: The film revolves around a group of art experts tasked with recovering stolen artworks during World War II, highlighting themes of cultural preservation and justice.
Fakt: The story is based on real-life events and the actual Monuments Men Foundation continues to recover lost art to this day.
