The Birdcatcher

Trondheim, Norway 1942: Attempting to flee to the Nazi round-up, 15-year-old Jewish Esther (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) finds herself trapped and alone on an occupied farm. She is forced to conceal her identity, leading to a series of choices and consequences that shift the paths of those around her. Based on true her accounts, this story of identity under threat, uncovers a hidden slice of history that grips the heart and inspires us all at the deepest level. (Santa Barbara International Film Festival)