The Reichstag Fire
L'Incendie du Reichstag - Quand la démocratie brûle
Synopsis
Berlin, February 27, 1933. The Reichstag is in flames. A young Dutch unemployed man, Marinus van der Lubbe, was found alone in the building. For Hitler, it was a plot by the "Reds". One hundred thousand communists and sympathizers were arrested during the night and in the days that followed and locked up in the first Nazi concentration camps. In March, the Chancellor obtained full powers. On September 21, the trial opened in Leipzig, broadcast on the radio. For the Nazis and the Communists alike, van der Lubbe was the perfect scapegoat. On December 23, 1933, he was sentenced to death, while his four co-defendants were acquitted.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mickaël Gamrasni
- Screenplay & Story
- Mickaël Gamrasni
- Original Score
- Renaud Barbier
- Original Title
- L'Incendie du Reichstag - Quand la démocratie brûle
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinétévé, ARTE, RTBF, TV5 Québec Canada, RSI, ORF, Channel 8, Toute L'Histoire, Procirep-Angoa, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mickaël Gamrasni
Mickaël Gamrasni
Renaud Barbier
Louis Goldschmit, Vincent Mauduit, Olivier Ranquet
Fabienne Servan Schreiber, Fatma Tarhouni
Department Leadership Roster
Mickaël Gamrasni
Director
Louis Goldschmit
Editor
Vincent Mauduit
Editor
Olivier Ranquet
Editor
Renaud Barbier
Original Music Composer
Fabienne Servan Schreiber
Producer
Fatma Tarhouni
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reichstag Fire
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What is The Reichstag Fire about?
Berlin, February 27, 1933. The Reichstag is in flames. A young Dutch unemployed man, Marinus van der Lubbe, was found alone in the building. For Hitler, it was a plot by the "Reds". One hundred thousand communists and sympathizers were arrested during the night and in the days that followed and locked up in the first Nazi concentration camps. In March, the Chancellor obtained full powers. On September 21, the trial opened in Leipzig, broadcast on the radio. For the Nazis and the Communists alike, van der Lubbe was the perfect scapegoat. On December 23, 1933, he was sentenced to death, while his four co-defendants were acquitted.
Who directed The Reichstag Fire?
The Reichstag Fire was directed by Mickaël Gamrasni.
Who stars in The Reichstag Fire?
The principal cast of The Reichstag Fire includes Mohamed Rouabhi.
When was The Reichstag Fire released and how long is it?
The Reichstag Fire was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reichstag Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reichstag Fire was composed by Renaud Barbier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reichstag Fire?
The Reichstag Fire holds official age classifications: FR: TP.