Theresienstadt
Originally released in 1944. Theresienstadt is a documentary film. directed by Kurt Gerron. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Eppstein, Karel Fischer, and Kurt Gerron
Synopsis
Nazi propaganda film about the Czech "Theresienstadt ghetto" in Terezín. The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Directors
Top Cast
Paul Eppstein
as Vorsitzender des Ältestenrates der Juden / Soziologe - Mannheim - Berlin
Karel Fischer
as Dirigent
Kurt Gerron
as Regisseur - Schauspieler
Frau Görtz
as Gräfin - Holland
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
Hans Krása
as Komponist - Prag
Alfred Meissner
as Jurist - ehem. Minister - Tschechoslowakei
Benjamin Murmelstein
as Self
Coco Schumann
as Self
Jo Spier
as Maler - Zeichner - Holland
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Zentralamt zur Regelung der Judenfrage in Böhmen und Mähren
- Aktualita
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theresienstadt about?
Nazi propaganda film about the Czech "Theresienstadt ghetto" in Terezín. The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in...
Who directed Theresienstadt?
Theresienstadt was directed by Kurt Gerron.
How long is Theresienstadt?
Theresienstadt has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was Theresienstadt released?
Theresienstadt was released on January 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Theresienstadt?
The main cast of Theresienstadt includes Paul Eppstein, Karel Fischer, Kurt Gerron, Frau Görtz, Adolf Hitler.