The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.
The account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.
The film's dominant themes of humanitarianism, anti-fascism, and the protection of a persecuted minority against a genocidal regime align with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating. While celebrating individual courage, this bravery is in service of universal human rights and compassion.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with its historical setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on human compassion and resistance during wartime, portraying its white protagonists positively and focusing on the historical conflict rather than critiquing traditional identities.
The film portrays Jewish people with immense sympathy and dignity, focusing on their humanity and resilience as they face brutal persecution during the Holocaust. The narrative unequivocally condemns the anti-Semitism directed against them, positioning the audience to empathize deeply with their suffering and courage.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the historical events of World War II and the efforts of a zookeeper and his wife to save lives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on the true story of Jan and Antonina Żabiński. All major historical figures and characters depicted in the film retain their documented historical gender, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film is a historical drama based on real Polish individuals during WWII. All major historical characters, who were canonically white, are portrayed by white actors, aligning with their documented race.
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