The Nansen Passport (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2016, The Nansen Passport is a history and documentary film directed by Valentine Varela, running about 56 minutes.

What it’s about. On July 5th, 1922, Norwegian explorer, scientist and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen creates a passport with which, between 1922 and 1945, he managed to protect the fundamental human rights as citizens of the world of thousands of people, famous and anonymous, who became stateless due to the tragic events that devastated Europe in the first quarter of the 20th century.

Who’s in it. The Nansen Passport stars Valentine Varela as Self - Narrator (voice), Gérard Desarthe as Fridtjof Nansen (voice), Sylvie Aznavourian as Self and Katia Boudoyan as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Nansen Passport sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nansen Passport page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Nansen Passport tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Nansen Passport (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nansen Passport change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Nansen Passport worth watching?
The Nansen Passport holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Nansen Passport?
The Nansen Passport stars Valentine Varela, Gérard Desarthe, Sylvie Aznavourian, Katia Boudoyan and Irène Companeez.
When was The Nansen Passport released?
The Nansen Passport was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.