Black Book
CAST
Rachel Stein/Ellis de Vries
Ludwig Müntze (SS-Hauptsturmführer)
Hans Akkermans
Ronnie
Günther Franken (SS-Obersturmführer)
Gerben Kuipers
General Käutner (SS-Obergruppenführer)
Mr. Smaal
STORYLINE
Learning about history is not only through books; movies offer a fun and accessible way to learn about the past. For example, the movie "Black Book," which draws from real events and characters to depict the history of war.
The movie follows Rachel Stein, also known as Ellis de Vries (Carice van Houten), a young Dutch-Jewish woman who spies for the opposition during World War II.
During World War II, Rachel Stein survives an attack but loses her family in an ambush by the German military. Rachel seeks revenge by disguising herself as Ellis de Vries and joining the Dutch Resistance as a spy in a German camp.
Throughout her mission, Rachel/Ellis faces betrayal and traps, which put her in jail. Despite the challenges, she perseveres and successfully completes her mission. After her task is completed, Rachel returns to her true identity and finds peace living in Israel.