Long Is the Road
"First Post-War Jewish Film From Europe! Dialogue in English, German, Yiddish and Polish"
Originally released in 1948. Long Is the Road is a history/drama film. directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Israel Beker, Bettina Moissi, and Berta Litwina
Synopsis
"Long is the Road" - The first feature film to represent the Holocaust from a Jewish perspective. Shot on location at Landsberg, the largest DP camp in U.S.-occupied Germany, and mixing neorealist and expressionist styles, the film follows a Polish Jew and his family from pre-war Warsaw through Auschwitz and the DP camps.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- I.F.O. (Internationale Filmorganization)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Is the Road about?
"Long is the Road" - The first feature film to represent the Holocaust from a Jewish perspective. Shot on location at Landsberg, the largest DP camp in U.S.-occupied Germany, and mixing neorealist ...
Who directed Long Is the Road?
Long Is the Road was directed by Herbert B. Fredersdorf.
How long is Long Is the Road?
Long Is the Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Long Is the Road released?
Long Is the Road was released on November 11, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Long Is the Road?
The main cast of Long Is the Road includes Israel Beker, Bettina Moissi, Berta Litwina, Otto Wernicke, Paul Dahlke.