Korczak (film)

Korczak is a 1990 Polish biographical war drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Agnieszka Holland, and starring Wojciech Pszoniak. It tells the story of Janusz Korczak, a Polish-Jewish educator, children's author, and pediatrician who ran an orphanage in Warsaw during World War II.

The film depicts Korczak's dedication to his orphans and his efforts to protect them from the increasing persecution of Jews under Nazi occupation. It follows him and the children as they are forced to relocate to the Warsaw Ghetto. A significant portion of the film focuses on Korczak's philosophy of education and his unwavering commitment to the rights and dignity of children, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

The film culminates with the deportation of Korczak and his orphans to the Treblinka extermination camp. While the film does not explicitly show their deaths, it implies their tragic fate. Korczak received critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of Korczak's life and his unwavering moral stance during the Holocaust. It is often cited as a significant film about the Holocaust and the importance of child welfare.