Memorandum
Originally released in 1967. Memorandum is a documentary film. directed by Donald Brittain. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernard Laufer, Emil Bednarek, and Wilhelm Boger
Synopsis
A Jewish Holocaust survivor travels through Germany recalling scenes from his memory. This documentary follows a Holocaust survivor in 1965 on an emotional pilgrimage to Bergen Belsen, the last of 11 concentration camps where he was held by the Nazis. He and 30 other former Jewish inmates travel through the new Germany. Scenes still vivid in his mind are recalled in flashback. The memorandum of the title refers to Hitler's memo offering a "final solution" to the "Jewish problem."
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Bernard Laufer
as Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Emil Bednarek
as Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Wilhelm Boger
as Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Arthur Breitwieser
as Himself - Auschwitz Disinfectant Officer
Victor Capesius
as Himself - Auschwitz Druggist
Mr. Dreckmann
as Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Zenon Gotaszewski
as Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Glyn Hughes
as Himself - British Army, Liberator of Belsen
Oswald Kaduk
as Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Josef Klehr
as Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorandum about?
A Jewish Holocaust survivor travels through Germany recalling scenes from his memory. This documentary follows a Holocaust survivor in 1965 on an emotional pilgrimage to Bergen Belsen, the last of...
Who directed Memorandum?
Memorandum was directed by Donald Brittain.
How long is Memorandum?
Memorandum has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Memorandum released?
Memorandum was released on September 25, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Memorandum?
The main cast of Memorandum includes Bernard Laufer, Emil Bednarek, Wilhelm Boger, Arthur Breitwieser, Victor Capesius.