
Betrayed
Seen it?2020 | 126 min | Drama, History, War
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Conspiracy, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During World War II, millions of Jews from all over Europe are deported and killed in German concentration camps. When the German troops invade Norway, the Norwegian Jews feel safe and protected. But anti-Semitism knows no borders and as the war escalates in Europe, the situation changes drastically. Suddenly, their radios are taken away; their passports are stamped with a big J and one day, all the men men over the age of 15 are arrested and taken to prisons camps. Many of the women left behind are too frightened to escape and are desperately waiting for their husbands and sons to come back home. On November 26, 1942, hundreds of Jews are picked up by the police in the middle of the night and are transported to the dock in Oslo. Unknowing and frightened men, women, children, sick and old are forced on board the awaiting German cargo ship "SS DONAU". The ship leaves with 532 Norwegian Jews onboard; 302 men, 188 women and 42 children. The end station is Auschwitz.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eirik Svensson
- Jakob OftebroCharles
- Silje StorsteinHelene Braude
- Carl Martin EggesbøHarry Braude
- Michalis KoutsogiannakisBenzel Braude
- Kristine Kujath ThorpRagnhild
- Anders Danielsen LieKnut Rød
- Nicolai Cleve BrochLeirkommandant
- Pia HalvorsenSara Braude
- Eilif HartwigIsak Braude
- Axel BøyumLeirvakt