Presenting an expressively gritty and fearfully frenzied tale of human survival, Diamonds of the Night kicks off from the opening shots at break-neck speed, covering the footsteps of two prisoners who flee from a train headed to a concentration camp. Centring on the precarious survival of these two teenage boys who trek through war torn villages and nearby forests, the film, with its raw intensity, draws its viewers into an unforgettable experience, fifty-nine years after its release.
4K digital restoration courtesy of the National Film Archive in Prague.