U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
U-96, la véritable histoire de Das Boot
Synopsis
The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.
Top Cast
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Yves Buchheim
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Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock
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Günter Rohrbach
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Daniel Schreiber
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Rajka Knipper
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Gerrit Reichert
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Marc Braeuer
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Luc Braeuer
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Nicolas Férard
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Sven Fermeling
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Jost Vacano
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Wolfgang Petersen
Self (archive footage)
Jürgen Prochnow
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
EBS International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphaël Millet
- Screenplay & Story
- Raphaël Millet
- Original Title
- U-96, la véritable histoire de Das Boot
- Country of Origin
- France, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Nocturnes Productions, Girelle Production, ECPAD, Phish Communications, OCS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raphaël Millet
Raphaël Millet
Raphaël Millet
Bertrand Amiot
Olivier Bohler, Christophe Camoirano
Department Leadership Roster
Raphaël Millet
Director
Raphaël Millet
Writer
Bertrand Amiot
Editor
Raphaël Millet
Director of Photography
Olivier Bohler
Producer
Christophe Camoirano
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' about?
The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.
Who directed U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was directed by Raphaël Millet.
Who stars in U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
The principal cast of U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' includes Friedrich Grade, Yves Buchheim, Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock, Günter Rohrbach, Daniel Schreiber.
When was U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' released and how long is it?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).