Synopsis
An elderly, lonely man takes a rebellious teenager under his wing. He tells him the moving story of the Polish priest Maximilian Kolbe, who sacrificed his life in exchange for that of another prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp. The young man discovers the profound meaning of sacrifice and love.
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Movie Details
| International Releases: | October 12th, 2023 (Limited), released as Max (Mexico)
October 17th, 2024 (Limited), released as Maximiliano e Eu (Brazil) January 14th, 2026 (Limited), released as Maximilien (France) |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for thematic elements, disturbing images and some violence. (Rating bulletin 2660 (cert #53014), 12/16/2020) |
| Running Time: | 116 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Family Adventure, World War II, Nazis, Holocaust, Religious, Non-Chronological, Set in Poland, Self-sacrifice, Autumn Years |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Digital Animation |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Mexico |
| Languages: | Spanish, English |