The Keys to Freedom
Die Schlüssel zur Freiheit
Synopsis
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Wim Wenders shot a short film that takes us to the most secret place in Europe at that time: a map room in a school in Reims, France, which served as a war room for the Allies. On May 7, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered there and the world war ended.
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- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders
- Original Score
- Laurent Petitgirard
- Original Title
- Die Schlüssel zur Freiheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Wenders Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders
Laurent Petitgirard
Clémentine Decremps
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Clémentine Decremps
Editor
Wim Wenders
Writer
Laurent Petitgirard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Keys to Freedom about?
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Wim Wenders shot a short film that takes us to the most secret place in Europe at that time: a map room in a school in Reims, France, which served as a war room for the Allies. On May 7, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered there and the world war ended.
Who directed The Keys to Freedom?
The Keys to Freedom was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The Keys to Freedom?
The principal cast of The Keys to Freedom includes Wim Wenders, Armand Leroux-Rouault, Elias Soldi, Hamza Mostefaoui, Lenny Laoudnine.
When was The Keys to Freedom released and how long is it?
The Keys to Freedom was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Keys to Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Keys to Freedom was composed by Laurent Petitgirard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Keys to Freedom?
The Keys to Freedom holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).