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3 films set during World War II

Discover three World War II films on Univer Vídeo, with stories of faith, courage, resilience, and sacrifice that help us remember history.

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A period that marked human history, particularly through six years of extreme violence arising from events such as the Holocaust and the use of atomic bombs.

During this time, ordinary people became soldiers and innocent lives were lost. Recognizing the need to tell these individual and collective stories, World War II films are frequently produced so we remember the good and evil men who lived among us then.

On Univer Vídeo, you can watch World War II films that go further, bringing lessons from exemplary lives that model honor and character.

World War II films on Univer Vídeo

At a time when Jews were hated by a German politician with radical rhetoric, many stories of faith, resistance, and resilience were immortalized through World War II films.

On Univer Vídeo, you will find titles such as ‘Até o Último Homem’, ‘O Zoológico de Varsóvia’, and ‘Santos e Soldados: Missão Berlim’.

Set in different contexts and environments, each offers much to learn, and we will discuss them one by one.

What happens in ‘Até o Último Homem’?

Based on a true story, the film portrays Desmond Doss, a young Christian with clearly defined values who knows who he is. After a traumatic childhood incident, he promises himself never to touch weapons to hurt anyone.

Até o Último Homem

Years later, as a young man, Desmond meets a young nurse and falls in love at first sight. What he does not imagine is that his plans to start a family with Dorothy will be interrupted.

With all the young men enlisting to fight in World War II, Desmond decides to enlist as a medic in the American army.

Arriving at the soldiers’ training camp, he never strays from his promise to God never to touch weapons, even suffering retaliation from his superiors and fellow soldiers.

Amid jokes, assaults, and conspiracies, Desmond Doss receives permission to go to the Battle of Okinawa and work in the medical unit.

Doubted by everyone, the young man has a secret that assures him he can not only survive but save many others: his life is grounded in God’s Word.

Alone, he saves more than 75 men from his battalion.

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Watching ‘Até o Último Homem’, you will wonder how a young man could remain peaceful amid the greatest war the world has ever seen.

Besides exemplifying faith and self-control, Desmond Doss models forgiveness, being a husband, and conviction in his beliefs.

When the film ends, do not switch it off immediately. Keep watching for an inspiring message from the real Desmond Doss.

What happens in ‘O Zoológico de Varsóvia’?

From an inspiring young man in the United States to a courageous couple in Poland.

Antonina and Jan owned an incredible zoo in Warsaw. This World War II film begins not with missiles and screams but with the owners’ love and care for the animals.

O Zoológico de Varsóvia

When the Nazis invade Poland, the once refreshing, pleasant environment is destroyed. With many animals abruptly killed, Antonina and Jan put resilience into practice and clear the wreckage from their home.

Once a zoo full of animals, the place becomes a large shelter for persecuted Jews.

Women, children, and adults remain protected while Jan manages to send some of them out of the city.

The couple does not realize that, while helping the Jews, someone is watching them: zoologist Lutz Heck, who has ulterior motives behind his observations.

Trying to remain discreet, Antonina and Jan risk everything to help a people to whom they do not belong, even at great personal danger.

‘O Zoológico de Varsóvia’ shows what it means to love your neighbor and look beyond yourself.

What happens in ‘Santos e Soldados: Missão Berlim’?

Throughout this film, the hostile, cruel environment is more prominent than in the others, as a group of American soldiers undertakes a dangerous mission to capture an important Nazi officer in Germany.

Santos e Soldados: Missão Berlim

Between invading Germany and a rescue mission, the troops must overcome obstacles such as dangerous enemy terrain, cold weather, and conflict with Nazi troops ready to defend their territory tooth and nail.

They must also worry about shortages of supplies, ammunition, and equipment, all directly tied to everyone’s survival.

The film also addresses internal tensions, showing how the pressures of the environment and missions affect each soldier’s temperament.

Pain is also present, especially when losses within the troops affect everyone during the mission.

Why does ‘Santos e Soldados: Missão Berlim’ address so many problems?

Seeking to portray reality, the film deliberately highlights unpleasant situations to make clear what every soldier endures to defend his nation.

Retreat is not an option. Each is ready to give his life for the nation, an example we should carry into our own lives.

While some World War II films show peaceful values, ‘Santos e Soldados: Missão Berlim’ shows the reality of men who go to the very end for their nation with determination and strength.

Other World War II films

Besides today’s three valuable recommendations, Univer Vídeo offers other World War II films, such as ‘Santos e Soldados: A Última Missão’, A Lista de Schindler, and ‘Bonhoeffer - O Agente da Graça’.

Univer Vídeo uses strict curation, always concerned about what enters the platform, because its main goal is to convey values that accompany you throughout life, not merely provide entertainment.

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