The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945
Der gelbe Stern
Synopsis
This Oscar nominated documentary serves not only as a remembrance but a lesson and a warning for the future. It follows the plight of Europe's Jews during the terrifying period from 1933 until the final defeat of the Third Reich in 1945. Never before had the world seen such contempt for human life on such a grand scale, the murder of an estimated 6 million Jews, with countless others persecuted. During the 1930s a wave of national fervor swept through a tumultuous Germany; people looked for answers, and the politicians were all too willing to point the finger of blame towards the Jewish population. Few, if any, could have foreseen how the views of one man would unfold…that man was Adolf Hitler.
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- Director
- Dieter Hildebrandt
- Original Title
- Der gelbe Stern
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Chronos Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dieter Hildebrandt
Erno Sethy, Helga Kruska
Bengt von zur Mühlen, Arthur Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Dieter Hildebrandt
Director
Bengt von zur Mühlen
Producer
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Erno Sethy
Editor
Helga Kruska
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 about?
This Oscar nominated documentary serves not only as a remembrance but a lesson and a warning for the future. It follows the plight of Europe's Jews during the terrifying period from 1933 until the final defeat of the Third Reich in 1945. Never before had the world seen such contempt for human life on such a grand scale, the murder of an estimated 6 million Jews, with countless others persecuted. During the 1930s a wave of national fervor swept through a tumultuous Germany; people looked for answers, and the politicians were all too willing to point the finger of blame towards the Jewish population. Few, if any, could have foreseen how the views of one man would unfold…that man was Adolf Hitler.
Who directed The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?
The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 was directed by Dieter Hildebrandt.
Who stars in The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?
The principal cast of The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 includes Friedhelm Ptok.
When was The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 released and how long is it?
The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945?
The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).