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Elena’s War

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280

About the event

Set in Rome between 1938 and 1943, the movie traces the extraordinary story of Elena Di Porto, a strong, independent, and courageous Roman Jewish woman who challenged the fascist regime to save many lives and marked the history of the Jewish ghetto of Rome during fascism and the Nazi occupation.

Year: 2026
Premiere: NY Premiere
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Director: Stefano Casertano