Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben
Synopsis
Between 1930 and 1945, Eastern Europe experienced mass violence on an unprecedented scale. Hitler and Stalin exploited the vast region for their respective expansionist plans. It is estimated that around 14 million civilians were murdered—primarily Jews, Poles, Balts, Belarusians, and Ukrainians.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Esch
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirsten Esch, Timothy Snyder
- Original Score
- Kolja Erdmann
- Original Title
- Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Polish, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- NDR, Vincent Productions, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Esch
Kirsten Esch, Timothy Snyder
Kolja Erdmann
Silke Olthoff
Sandra Maischberger, Michael Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Esch
Director
Sandra Maischberger
Producer
Kirsten Esch
Writer
Silke Olthoff
Editor
Michael Richter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben about?
Between 1930 and 1945, Eastern Europe experienced mass violence on an unprecedented scale. Hitler and Stalin exploited the vast region for their respective expansionist plans. It is estimated that around 14 million civilians were murdered—primarily Jews, Poles, Balts, Belarusians, and Ukrainians.
Who directed Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben?
Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben was directed by Kirsten Esch.
Who stars in Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben?
The principal cast of Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben includes Beate Rysopp.
When was Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben released and how long is it?
Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben was composed by Kolja Erdmann.
Is Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben based on a book or true story?
Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kirsten Esch", Novel: "Timothy Snyder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben?
Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).