Plot — What is The Consul Of Bordeaux about?
This is the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a man of conviction who saved 30,000 lives during WWII, in June 1940. Among them were10,000 Jews. As the Portuguese General Consul stationed in Bordeaux, France, he issued 30,000 visas for safe passage to Portugal. He defied the direct orders of his government and exhibited courage, moral rectitude, unselfishness, and self-sacrifice by issuing visas to all refugees regardless of nationality, race, religion or political opinions.This narrative film expresses his heroic actions towards humanity, which will perpetuate his legacy of justice for a new generation. In 1966, Yad Vashem named him Righteous Among the Nations. He is considered to have achieved the largest single rescue operation of World War II.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2012 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | PT |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 6 votes) |
The Consul Of Bordeaux — FAQ
Is The Consul Of Bordeaux worth watching? The Consul Of Bordeaux holds a 6.3/10 rating from 6 viewers. This is the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a man of conviction who saved 30,000 lives during WWII, in June 1940. Among them were10,000 Jews. As the Portuguese General Consul stationed in Bordeaux, France, he issue
Who directed The Consul Of Bordeaux? Directed by João Correa.
Who is in the cast of The Consul Of Bordeaux? It stars Vítor Norte, Miguel Borines, João Cabral, António Capelo, São José Correia, Pedro Cunha and more.
Where can I stream The Consul Of Bordeaux? Streaming availability for The Consul Of Bordeaux is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Consul Of Bordeaux release? It released in 2012.
