Ambulans (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Ambulans is a drama film directed by Janusz Morgenstern, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. In this haunting short fiction film, a group of Jewish children and their teacher are herded into an ambulance by Nazis; the vehicle, ordinarily representing comfort and safety, becomes the group’s death chamber. Morgenstern’s presentation of the incident serves as a metaphor for the horror of the Holocaust, and provides a powerful trigger for discussion of the disturbing issues raised by the film. The figure of the children's’ teacher specifically parallels Janusz Korcak (1879-1942), a famous Jewish educator who ran an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto and died with his young charges at Treblinka.
Who’s in it. Ambulans stars Zbigniew Józefowicz as SS-man (uncredited), Leopold Rene Nowak as Driver (uncredited), Marek Sniatkiewicz as Boy (uncredited) and Bogusław Sochnacki as Watchman (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ambulans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambulans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambulans tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Ambulans (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambulans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ambulans worth watching?
- Ambulans holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambulans?
- Ambulans stars Zbigniew Józefowicz, Leopold Rene Nowak, Marek Sniatkiewicz and Bogusław Sochnacki.
- When was Ambulans released?
- Ambulans was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.