Nicky's Family 2013

As World War II was unfolding in 1939, Sir Nicholas Winton took matters into his own hands and embarked on a clandestine mission that would change the lives of 669 children forever. With unwavering determination, he single-handedly orchestrated the escape of these young refugees from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, braving treacherous terrain and Hitler’s Germany to bring them safely to Britain. For nearly five decades, Winton kept his heroic deeds under wraps, even concealing the truth from those closest to him, including his own wife. It wasn’t until 1988, when a BBC documentary brought together approximately one hundred of these rescued children with their enigmatic rescuer for the first time in half a century, that the world got a glimpse into Winton’s extraordinary story.

Today, Sir Nicholas Winton is widely regarded as “Britain’s Schindler,” his remarkable tale serving as a powerful testament to the transformative impact one individual can have. Now 102 and still going strong, Winton remains humble about his motivations for keeping his secret for so long, choosing instead to let his remarkable actions speak louder than words. His story is a poignant reminder that even in the darkest of times, human compassion and resilience can be the light that guides us forward.

NICKY’S FAMILY is a gripping documentary from acclaimed film director Matej Minac, who masterfully weaves together dramatic reenactments, never-before-seen archival footage, and intimate interviews with some of the rescued children, Sir Nicholas Winton himself, as well as His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Nobel Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel. Even seven decades after the events that shaped his life, Nicholas Winton’s inspiring story continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on all who are fortunate enough to hear it.