Betrayed

Betrayed

Separated by war. Driven by hope.

Directed by Eirik Svensson

Produced by Fantefilm, Film i Väst

2020126 min6.9 / 10

A historically grounded, deeply sorrowful account of Norwegian Jews' persecution and deportation during WWII, centered on separation, fear, and the systematic destruction of families.

During World War II, millions of Jews from all over Europe are deported and killed in German concentration camps. When the German troops invade Norway, the Norwegian Jews feel safe and protected. But anti-Semitism knows no borders and as the war escalates in Europe, the situation changes drastically. Suddenly, their radios are taken away; their passports are stamped with a big J and one day, all the men men over the age of 15 are arrested and taken to prisons camps. Many of the women left behind are too frightened to escape and are desperately waiting for their husbands and sons to come back home. On November 26, 1942, hundreds of Jews are picked up by the police in the middle of the night and are transported to the dock in Oslo. Unknowing and frightened men, women, children, sick and old are forced on board the awaiting German cargo ship "SS DONAU". The ship leaves with 532 Norwegian Jews onboard; 302 men, 188 women and 42 children. The end station is Auschwitz.

Questions people ask

  • Is Betrayed sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Betrayed easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Betrayed scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Betrayed end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Betrayed violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Betrayed

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Betrayed

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Betrayed, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Betrayed, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Betrayed, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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