India, Feb. 19 -- Cinephiles, it's time for a new history lesson. Thanks to The Swedish Connection, Netflix's latest historical drama, today's syllabus revolves around Gosta Engzell. A Swedish bureaucrat, Engzell saved thousands of Jews from Nazi extermination camps with the help of his wit, unwavering determination and a lot of paperwork. Want to know more about the film and the man who inspired it? Keep scrolling for the true story behind Netflix's The Swedish Connection.

Helmed by Therese Ahlbeck and Marcus Olsson, the historical drama shines a light on the events that unfolded in Sweden during the turbulent years of World War II. The story centres on Gosta Engzell (played by Henrik Dorsin), who, in 1942, headed the legal department a...