Escape from Sobibor (1987) is a powerful and harrowing war drama based on true events, depicting one of the most remarkable uprisings in history. Directed by Jack Gold, the film stars Rutger Hauer, Alan Arkin, and Joanna Pacuła, bringing to life the courageous story of Jewish prisoners who orchestrated a daring escape from the Nazi extermination camp Sobibor during World War II.

Set in 1943, the film follows Aleksandr “Sasha” Pechersky (Rutger Hauer), a Soviet-Jewish POW who arrives at Sobibor, a Nazi death camp in occupied Poland designed solely for extermination. Unlike concentration camps, Sobibor’s purpose was mass murder, and escape seemed impossible. However, Pechersky, along with fellow prisoners, devises a desperate plan to kill the guards and lead a mass breakout.

Despite the overwhelming odds, the prisoners rise up in one of the largest and most successful uprisings against Nazi oppression, with over 300 prisoners escaping into the surrounding forests. While many were recaptured or killed, the bravery and resilience of those who fought for freedom became a defining moment in Holocaust history.

Escape from Sobibor is an emotional and gripping film that shines a light on human endurance, defiance, and the indomitable will to survive. It serves as both a tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and a testament to the power of resistance in the face of unimaginable horror.