The Counterfeiters is a historical drama film based on the true story of Operation Bernhard, a Nazi plan to destabilize the British economy during World War II by flooding it with counterfeit money. The film focuses on Salomon 'Sally' Sorowitsch, a Jewish counterfeiter who is forced to work for the Nazis in a concentration camp. It explores themes of survival, morality, and the blurred lines between collaboration and resistance. The Counterfeiters is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of Austrian history.
