The Secret Floor (Das geheime Stockwerk, 2025) is a family adventure film directed by Norbert Lechner that brings the period before the Second World War closer to young audiences in a compelling and accessible way.

When twelve-year-old Karli discovers a mysterious lift in an old hotel that takes him back to the year 1938, he meets Hannah, a Jewish girl, and a boy named Georg. Together, they set out to solve a mysterious case, while the growing threat of Nazism begins to cast a shadow over their world.

Through an engaging story of friendship, courage, and solidarity, the film encourages viewers to reflect on the importance of standing up for truth and helping others, while introducing young audiences to one of the darkest periods of European history in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

Film screening courtesy of the Goethe-Institut Croatia