The zookeeper's wife.
The real-life story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. In 1939 Poland, Antonina Żabińska and her husband, Dr. Jan Żabiński, have the Warsaw Zoo flourishing under his stewardship and her care. When the Germans invade their country, they are forced to report to the Reich's newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz Heck. To fight back on their own terms, Antonina and Jan covertly begin working with the Resistance.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786316886064
- ISBN: 6316886063
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2017]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the novel by Diane Ackerman. Anamorphic wide screen (2.40:1); dual layer. Originally released as a motion picture in 2017. Bonus features: deleted scenes; The making of "The Zookeeper's wife"; The Żabiński family. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, disturbing images, violence, brief sexuality, nudity and smoking. |
System Details Note: | DVD ; NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0. |
Language Note: | English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish or French subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); DVS English described video. |
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Subject: | Żabiński, Jan, 1897-1974 > Drama. Żabińska, Antonina > Drama. Jews > Poland > Warsaw > Drama. Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust > Poland > Warsaw > Drama. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Poland > Warsaw > Drama. World War, 1939-1945 > Jews > Rescue > Poland > Warsaw > Drama. Zoo keepers > Poland > Warsaw > Drama. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Poland > Warsaw > Juvenile drama. Warsaw (Poland) > Ethnic relations > Drama. |
Genre: | Biographical films. Historical films. Film adaptations. Feature films. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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North Kansas City Public Library | DVD Z (Text) | 0001002278289 | DVD | Available | - |