Now a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl based on a remarkable
true story of bravery and sanctuary during World War II - out in Spring 2017. When Germany
invades Poland Luftwaffe bombers devastate Warsaw and the city's zoo along with it. With most
of their animals killed or stolen away to Berlin zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin
smuggling Jews into the empty cages. As the war escalates Jan becomes increasingly involved in
the anti-Nazi resistance. Ammunition is buried in the elephant enclosure and explosives stored
in the animal hospital. Plans are prepared for what will become the Warsaw uprising. Through
the ever-present fear of discovery Antonina must keep her unusual household afloat caring for
both its human and animal inhabitants - otters a badger hyena pups lynxes - as Europe
crumbles around them. Written with the narrative drive and emotional punch of a novel The
Zookeeper's Wife is a remarkable true story. It shows us the human and personal impact of war -
of life in the Warsaw Ghetto of fighting in the anti-Nazi resistance. But more than anything
it is a story of decency and sacrifice triumphing over terror and oppression. Jan and Antonina
saved over 300 people from the death camps of the Holocaust. It has already been acclaimed by
Jonathan Safran Foer: 'I can't imagine a better story or storyteller. The Zookeeper's Wife will
touch every nerve you have.'
