IRENA'S VOW Trailer (2024) Sophie Nélisse, Drama Movie

IRENA'S VOW Trailer (2024) Sophie Nélisse, Drama MovieShow more

IRENA'S VOW Trailer (2024) Sophie Nélisse, Drama Movie
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Sophie Nélisse is bringing Irene Gut Opdyke's story to the big screen.

TheYellowjackets star portrays the trailblazing Polish nurse who risked her life to help hide 12 Jews persecuted by Nazi Germany during WWII in Irena's Vow.

PEOPLE can exclusively premiere the film's trailer, which gives a deeper look at the significance of Opdyke's courageous actions after she was hired as a housekeeper at the home of Wehrmacht Major Eduard Rügemer, a senior Nazi officer, at age 19.

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Irena's Vow Trailer
First look at "Irena's Vow" trailer. COURTESY OF QUIVER DISTRIBUTION
"When she learns that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated, she is determined to save the lives of the 12 Jewish workers by sheltering them in the safest place she can think of - the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, instinct, charm, and immense courage to keep her friends hidden for as long as possible," a synopsis explains.

Nélisse stars alongside Dougray Scott in the Louise Archambault directed project, hitting theaters for a limited release on April 15 and April 16.

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First look at "Irena's Vow" trailer. COURTESY OF QUIVER DISTRIBUTION
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The project was written by Dan Gordon, who also wrote the Broadway play of the same name which starred Tovah Feldshuh and played through June 2009. The film was an official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, the JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival, and the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

Nélisee opened up about how she approached the role in an interview with Collider.

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"Irena's Vow" movie poster. COURTESY OF QUIVER DISTRIBUTION
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"I like to joke around. I like to keep it light. Obviously, it was very easy to tap into the heavy material because we were surrounded by all of this decor, by the sets, by the Holocaust symbols, the swastikas, and everything, and so we felt completely immersed and so it was very easy for me to tap into the gravity of it all and to just feel scared and terrified, sad, all these emotions," she told the outlet in September 2023.

Fathom Events will release Irena's Vow in theaters in the U.S. on April 15 and April 16 for two days only on behalf of Quiver Distribution, and across Canada on April 19.

Search everywhere! Everywhere! Do you hear me?" Quiver Distr. has debuted the official US trailer a true story WWII thriller titled Irena's Vow, the latest film from Canadian filmmaker Louise Archambault. This originally premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last fall, then went on to play at the Cinéfest Sudbury Film Festival and also the Woodstock Film Festival. Discover the incredible true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, a Polish nurse who heroically saved Jewish lives during WWII. An inspiring story that needs to be seen to be believed. The film follows the Polish nurse Irene Gut Opdyke who was awarded the "Righteous Among the Nations" medal for her remarkable courage. After being promoted to housekeeper in a Nazi commandant's house, she decides to shelter 12 Jewish people working there in the basement for years. This stars Sophie Nélisse (from "Yellowjackets," 47 Meters Down: Uncaged) as Irena, Dougray Scott, Andrzej Seweryn, and Maciek Nawrocki. Yet another harrowing story of survival during the Holocaust. Take a look below.

Here's the official trailer (+ new poster) for Louise Archambault's Irena's Vow, direct from YouTube:

Irena's Vow Poster

Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a respected Nazi officer when she finds out the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help 12 Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of: the basement of the German commandant's house. Over the next two years, Irena uses her great wit, humor, and courage to hide her friends until the end of the German occupation, concealing them in the midst of countless Nazi parties, a blackmail scheme, even the birth of a child. Her story is one of the most inspiring. Irena's Vow is directed by the Canadian writer / filmmaker Louise Archambault, director of the films Familia, Gabrielle, And the Birds Rained Down, Merci Pour Tout, and One Summer previously, plus more work on TV series. The screenplay is written by Dan Gordon. Produced by Nicholas Tabarrok, Beata Pisula, Tim Ringuette, Berry Meyerowitz, Jeff Sackman. This initially premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year. Quiver will debut Irena's Vow in select US theaters only on April 14th & 15th, 2024 this spring.