Aracy: Der Engel von Hamburg (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Aracy: Der Engel von Hamburg is a documentary and history film directed by Gabriele Rose.

What it’s about. The Brazilian Aracy de Carvalho moves to Hamburg with her son in 1934. Despite the Nazi dictatorship, Germany is a refuge for her as a single woman. But through her work at the Brazilian consulate, Aracy is confronted with the persecution of Jews in the Third Reich. She helped countless of them to leave the country in the years before the Second World War. For the refugees and their survivors, who have their say in the film, she becomes the angel of Hamburg. The docudrama tells the story of a woman who did not want to be a hero, but who saved the lives of countless people.

Who’s in it. Aracy: Der Engel von Hamburg stars Cristina do Rego as Aracy de Carvalho, Ilona Schulz as Tess Moebius, Sören Kneidl as João Guimarães Rosa and Silvia Ferstl as Nachbarin Emmi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Aracy: Der Engel von Hamburg 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 Aracy: Der Engel von Hamburg page.

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