Synopsis: Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during the Second World War, rescued thousands while challenging Sweden’s supposed neutrality and leaving a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Review: This is an important story from the Second World War, but it’s undermined by the way it’s filmed. Shot with a light, almost comedic tone, it feels jarringly inappropriate given the subject matter of the Holocaust, at times making events seem trivial or even playful. As a result, it becomes a missed opportunity to create a genuinely thoughtful and impactful film.