Hostages Of The SS

The SS transport 139 prominent prisoners from 17 European countries on April 26 1945. The Nazis hoped to use the prisoners as bargaining chips as they faced imminent defeat.

A group moves unhindered through the Brenner Pass, which separates Austria from Italy. They stop in a small village and SS leaders attempt to contact their superiors. Their prisoners exit the buses on their own initiative and mingle with the people.