The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies
Les Rosenberg : des Espions au coeur de l'Amérique
Synopsis
Based on testimony by Ethel’s brother, David Greenglass, the Rosenbergs are arrested by the FBI. The couple is accused of passing secret information about the atomic bomb to the USSR. Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seem to have condemned them from day one. The trial does nothing to change this and ends in a death sentence. On Friday June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed in the electric chair. Julius first, then Ethel. 30 years later, the truth finally comes out. Declassified FBI archives reveal that Ethel was not guilty of being a spy; she was merely married to one. Julius did indeed commit espionage for the Soviet Union, though primarily as a recruiter, nothing at all like the fictional James Bond. This documentary, made entirely of archival footage and animated illustrations, offers a tale of espionage as well as a complex family tragedy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Bracher
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Bracher
- Original Score
- Alexis Bruneel
- Original Title
- Les Rosenberg : des Espions au coeur de l'Amérique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ZED, Siècle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Bracher
Julia Bracher
Alexis Bruneel
Franck Zahler
Stéphane Benhamou
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Bracher
Director
Julia Bracher
Writer
Stéphane Benhamou
Producer
Franck Zahler
Editor
Alexis Bruneel
Original Music Composer
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What is The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies about?
Based on testimony by Ethel’s brother, David Greenglass, the Rosenbergs are arrested by the FBI. The couple is accused of passing secret information about the atomic bomb to the USSR. Though the Rosenbergs maintain their innocence from the start, the media and public opinion seem to have condemned them from day one. The trial does nothing to change this and ends in a death sentence. On Friday June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed in the electric chair. Julius first, then Ethel. 30 years later, the truth finally comes out. Declassified FBI archives reveal that Ethel was not guilty of being a spy; she was merely married to one. Julius did indeed commit espionage for the Soviet Union, though primarily as a recruiter, nothing at all like the fictional James Bond. This documentary, made entirely of archival footage and animated illustrations, offers a tale of espionage as well as a complex family tragedy.
Who directed The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies?
The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies was directed by Julia Bracher.
Who stars in The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies?
The principal cast of The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies includes Ethel Rosenberg, Julius Rosenberg.
When was The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies released and how long is it?
The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies was composed by Alexis Bruneel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies?
The Rosenbergs: Atomic Spies holds official age classifications: FR: TP.