Vacation in Sylt
Originally released in 1957. Vacation in Sylt is a documentary film. directed by Andrew Thorndike. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Irmgard Düren, Raimund Schelcher, and Gerry Wolff
Synopsis
The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vacation in Sylt about?
The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island...
Who directed Vacation in Sylt?
Vacation in Sylt was directed by Andrew Thorndike.
How long is Vacation in Sylt?
Vacation in Sylt has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Vacation in Sylt released?
Vacation in Sylt was released on September 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vacation in Sylt?
The main cast of Vacation in Sylt includes Irmgard Düren, Raimund Schelcher, Gerry Wolff.