New film "The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children" dedicated to families of hostages
Film to shed light on the tragic story of 2,000 Jewish children from Spain who, after their families fled to Portugal in 1492 following the Edict of Expulsion, were forcibly kidnapped by Portuguese King Dom João II.
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Today (Sunday), the two leading Iberian organizations dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and history, the Fundación HispanoJudía in Madrid and the Oporto Jewish community, announced a partnership to produce the documentary The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children, set to be released in May.
This film will shed light on the tragic story of 2,000 Jewish children from Spain who, after their families fled to Portugal in 1492 following the Edict of Expulsion, were forcibly kidnapped due to the exorbitant tribute demanded by Portuguese King Dom João II. These families, unable to pay the extortionate fees or meet the legal residency requirements, were subjected to severe punishments, including the abduction of their young children, aged up to eight. These children were then sent on a perilous voyage to São Tomé, an island 7,500 km from Portugal.
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