The teen who defied the Nazis for Jesus
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A new film tells the story of an extraordinary German teenager who, inspired by his faith in Jesus, stood up to the Nazi regime during World War Two by writing and distributing anti-Hitler leaflets in Hamburg. Eventually caught and imprisoned, Helmut Hübener was executed in 1942 at just 17 years old. The new film Truth and Treason, from Angel Studios, tells his story. Esther spoke to director Matt Whitaker, who explained how it all began after meeting one of Helmut’s friends.
Released on 19 May 2026
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