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Stella Andrássy fled the Red Army invasion of Hungary in 1945. Born in Sweden, she married into one of Hungary's most influential families. Her world torn apart from the war she wrote a book about her experiences. The film is based on Stella's own narrative with perspective on the fate of women. She tells of abuse and suffering, but also of solidarity, courage and hope.

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Stella – A History of War
Life in Hungary
Stella grows to love her new country, Hungary.
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Stella – A History of War
Stella and Her Family Flee to the West at the End of the War
The Andrássy family flees to Western Europe as the Soviet Army invades Budapest.
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Stella – A History of War
Abuse of Women During World War II
Stella was one of the first to bear witness to the sexual violence against women in war.
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Stella – A History of War
Stella – A History of War
Stella, a WWII refugee, shares her story of never losing hope for a better world.
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Extras
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Stella – A History of War
Stella Meets Imre
Stella meets Imre in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1918.
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Stella – A History of War
Trailer
Stella, a WWII refugee, shares her story of never losing hope for a better world.
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Stella – A History of War
Stella Andrássy
In her memoir, Stella Kuylenstierna-Andrássy reflects on her experience during WWII.
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