# The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)

> A Warsaw zookeeper and her husband turn a ruined zoo into a clandestine sanctuary for Jewish families beneath the Nazi occupation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/174455

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Niki Caro
- Cast: Jessica Chastain, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton, Timothy Radford, Efrat Dor, Iddo Goldberg, Shira Haas
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1730768/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: solemn, intimate, compassionate, historical film night, serious weekend viewing

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