The Island On Bird Street 107 min • Denmark/Great Britain/Germany, 1997 Soren Kragh-Jacobson, Director

A powerful depiction of war seen through young eyes, The Island on Bird Street tells of one boy's metamorphosis from abandoned child to resourceful survivalist. After the Polish ghetto in which he lives with his father and uncle (played by Patrick Bergin and Jack Warden) is liquidated, 11-year-old Alex takes refuge in a bombed out building. Modeling the hideaway on his favorite stories of "Robinson Crusoe," and there finding guidance and courage, he waits for his father's promised return. Brilliantly acted by newcomer Jordan Kiziuk, The Island on Bird Street is a rare film capable of moving adults without overwhelming children. Based on the acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel by Uri Orlev.

Suitable for children age 13 and over