Rothschild Saga

Plot Summary

This rich and nuanced portrait of the remarkable, elusive Rothschild family uncovers the story behind the family's phenomenal economic success. The film tells the dynasty’s incredible saga, from the confines of the Frankfurt ghetto to the halls of royal palaces, all the while emphasizing the importance they placed on family unity and the profound role Judaism played in their lives, later using their influence to assist oppressed Jews throughout Europe. A definitive work of documentary cinema with a thoroughly engaging narrative, The Rothschild Saga brings their mysterious and fascinating history to life.

Top Cast

Alina Fritsch Miriam Rothschild

Roman Blumenschein William Shirer

Rainer Doppler Mayer Amschel Rothschild

Alexander E. Fennon Louis Nathaniel de Rothschild

David Jakob Heinrich Himmler