Kapo (1960) Subtitles

Susan Strasberg

Kapo is a powerful and poignant drama set during World War II. The story follows a young Jewish girl, Edith, who is captured by the Nazis and sent to a concentration camp. Despite the horrors she experiences, Edith manages to survive and eventually becomes a kapo, a prisoner forced to oversee other inmates. As a kapo, Edith grapples with the moral dilemmas of collaborating with the Nazis in order to ensure her own survival. She forms a complex bond with another prisoner, Terrence, who is a member of the French Resistance. Together, they navigate the brutal and dehumanizing conditions of the camp, all the while secretly planning an escape. As their plan takes shape, they must confront the risks and sacrifices involved in defying their captors. Kapo is a gripping portrayal of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.