About "Emil: A Hero's Journey"
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From their attic hideout In German-occupied Czechoslovakia
in 1942, Olek and his son, Emil, find solace in creating a magical world in which they portray the superhero duo-
“Starman” & “Starkid”.
One day, German forces break into their hideout and take Olek. Now, equipped only with the creativity and imagination he had learned from his father, Emil sets out on a perilous journey to find him.
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Emil’s story is inspired by the personal story of our Creative
Director’s grandfather and vast research of children’s
testimonies living and fighting for survival during Europe in
World War II.
We have extensively researched the history of Holocaust
representation in modern media in order to approach the
game's subject with utmost respect and sensitivity.
Furthermore, we have consulted with educators and
historians who validated our game’s content.
Ohad’s grandfather at
the age of 14
Ohad’s grandfather at
the age of 3