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Lena: My 100 Children

1987Movie1 h 35 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Lena Kuchler, a Holocaust survivor, searches a Polish refugee camp for lost family members in the months after the war but instead finds 100 starving children with nowhere to go and nobody who wants them. She takes it upon herself to care for them, leading first to an isolated retreat, where they encounter antisemitic violence, and ultimately, to an exodus to Palestine.

Feels like

  • Holocaust Aftermath Drama
  • Biographical Heroism
  • Refugee Crisis Narrative
  • Emotionally Devastating yet Hopeful
  • Historical Reconstruction
  • Maternal Resilience
  • Zionist Founding Mythos
  • Educational Cinema
  • Tearjerker

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Edwin Sherin
Music by
Misha Segal

Everyone

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Facts

November 23, 1987 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 23, 1987
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Lena: My 100 Children

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lena: My 100 Children worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Lena: My 100 Children okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Lena: My 100 Children plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.