The Way Out (2015 Film)
''The Way Out'' (russian: Выход) (german: Der Auftritt) is a German-Russian 2015 short film directed, written and produced by Mikhail Uchitelev. It premiered in the Short Film Corner of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. It was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Festival "Reflections of Spirit" in Erlangen, Germany, the Best Supporting Actor award at The Short Film Awards International Festival in New York, and the Best Actress award at the Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival. It was officially selected at the Roving Eye International Film Festival (the partner of the Oscar-qualifying Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival). Synopsis The story unfolds in Eastern Europe during late 1941. Edith (portrayed by Elina Amromina) is a Jewish opera diva concealed from the Nazis by Gustav (played by Alexander Alexeyev), who shelters her in the theater's cellar during the occupation. Despite Gustav's assurances that she is safe, Edith recognizes the danger h ...
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