Hygiène raciale
Originally released in 2012. Hygiène raciale is a documentary/history film. directed by Guillaume Dreyfus. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Before being employed by the Nazis in what remains the most deadly program of “racial purification”, Eugenics was a very popular concept among scientists in the US and Europe. The science of “good birth”, which aims to create the perfect human being, sets out to achieve this by preventing reproduction of those perceived as weak, sick, disabled, or otherwise “degenerate”. As early as 1907, the US applied the first eugenics laws, which continued to be in force until the 1970s. In Sweden, 63,000 people were sterilized, mostly after WWII. The film switches deftly between the explanation of historians and the testimony of victims who continue to struggle for recognition of the harm they have suffered, which has been erased from the collective memory. From North Carolina to Sweden and Germany, a terrifying journey into this quest for the “best of worlds”.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SENSO Films
- Geppert Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hygiène raciale about?
Before being employed by the Nazis in what remains the most deadly program of “racial purification”, Eugenics was a very popular concept among scientists in the US and Europe. The science of �...
Who directed Hygiène raciale?
Hygiène raciale was directed by Guillaume Dreyfus.
How long is Hygiène raciale?
Hygiène raciale has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Hygiène raciale released?
Hygiène raciale was released on April 1, 2012 in theaters.