As the Second World War enters its final stages, young Ernst is evacuated from Frankfurt to live with his aunt in the country.
But following Aunt Sophie’s sudden disappearance, Ernst must rely on the humanity of a mysterious chicken thief if he is to find his way home. There’s no love lost between these two unlikely companions but as their epic journey unfolds a magical bond is formed that will unite the boy and man for life.
Inspired by the life of Herbert Levin, Nivelli’s War is a universal tale of how even the most intransigent of feelings and situations can be transformed.