Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz
Klassik unterm Hakenkreuz: Der Maestro und die Cellistin von Auschwitz
Synopsis
The stories of Jewish cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who survived Auschwitz, and of star conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, who worked with the Nazis, provide insight. The film centers around two people who represent musical culture during the Third Reich - albeit in very different ways. Wilhelm Furtwängler was a star conductor; Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, the cellist of the infamous Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz. Both shared a love for the classical German music.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Berger
- Original Score
- Marcus Zahn
- Original Title
- Klassik unterm Hakenkreuz: Der Maestro und die Cellistin von Auschwitz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- 3B-Produktion, DW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Berger
Christian Berger
Marcus Zahn
Johannes Imdahl, Sven Jakob-Engelmann
Janine Dauterich
Bernhard von Hülsen, Maria Willer, Tim Klimes, Rolf Rische
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Berger
Director
Christian Berger
Writer
Johannes Imdahl
Director of Photography
Sven Jakob-Engelmann
Director of Photography
Janine Dauterich
Editor
Bernhard von Hülsen
Producer
Maria Willer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz
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What is Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz about?
The stories of Jewish cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who survived Auschwitz, and of star conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, who worked with the Nazis, provide insight. The film centers around two people who represent musical culture during the Third Reich - albeit in very different ways. Wilhelm Furtwängler was a star conductor; Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, the cellist of the infamous Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz. Both shared a love for the classical German music.
Who directed Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?
Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz was directed by Christian Berger.
Who stars in Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?
The principal cast of Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz includes Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Kathrin Ackermann, Daniel Barenboim, Sven Friedrich, Norman Lebrecht.
When was Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz released and how long is it?
Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz was composed by Marcus Zahn.