A young novice discovers her Jewish past and uncovers dark secrets with her cynical Communist aunt.
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Why watch this film?
Poland, 1962. On the eve of her vows, 18-year-old novice Anna meets her estranged aunt Wanda, a cynical Communist judge who shocks the naïve Anna with a stunning revelation: Anna is Jewish and her real name is Ida. Tasked with this new identity, Ida and Wanda embark on a revelatory journey to their old family home to discover the fate of Ida’s birth parents and unearth dark secrets dating back to the Nazi occupation.
"For those who enjoy a good movie, 'Ida' delivers beautiful black and white photography. For those looking for good stories, 'Ida' brings the adventure of a young novice seeking her own Jewish past. A movie that often speaks more through images and silence than its dialogues. It's no wonder this movie won an Oscar."