The World Will Tremble is a 2025 historical drama film that tells the harrowing true story of an attempted escape from the Chełmno extermination camp during World War II. The film follows Solomon Wiener and Michael Podchlebnik, two prisoners who risked their lives to inform the world about the atrocities committed by the Nazis.
Directed and written by Lior Geller, the film is the result of extensive research, with input from historians, including Dr. Na’ama Shik from Yad Vashem. The World Will Tremble had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on January 16, 2025, and is set for a U.S. theatrical release by Vertical on March 14, 2025.
Where Was The World Will Tremble Filmed?
The production team selected Sofia, Bulgaria, as the primary filming location for The World Will Tremble. The city’s historical depth and architectural diversity provided a suitable backdrop for the film’s depiction of World War II events.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, served as the main filming location for The World Will Tremble. The city’s long and layered history made it an ideal stand-in for the film’s setting. Sofia’s architectural mix—ranging from Roman ruins to medieval churches, Ottoman mosques, and Soviet-era buildings—helped recreate the historical atmosphere of the film’s World War II setting.
Bulgaria has become a popular destination for historical and war films due to its well-preserved old streets, flexible filming locations, and cost-effective production resources. In The World Will Tremble, Sofia was transformed to depict the harrowing conditions of the Chełmno extermination camp and the surrounding war-torn landscapes.
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FAQ
Q: What is The World Will Tremble about?
A: The film tells the true story of an attempted escape from the Chełmno extermination camp during World War II. It follows Solomon Wiener and Michael Podchlebnik, two prisoners who risked everything to alert the world to the horrors of the Holocaust.
Q: Who stars in The World Will Tremble?
A: The film stars Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Solomon Wiener and Jeremy Neumark Jones as Michael Podchlebnik. Other cast members include Anton Lesser, David Kross, and Michael Fox.
Q: Who directed The World Will Tremble?
A: The film was directed and written by Lior Geller, who spent a decade researching the project with assistance from historians.
Q: When will The World Will Tremble be released?
A: The film had its world premiere on January 16, 2025, at the Miami Jewish Film Festival and is set for a theatrical release in the United States on March 14, 2025.