Human Remains
Synopsis
Human Remains is a haunting documentary which illustrates the banality of evil by creating intimate portraits of five of the 20th century's most reviled dictators. The film unveils the personal lives of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Francisco Franco and Mao Tse Tung. We learn the private and mundane details of their everyday lives -- their favorite foods, films, habits and sexual preferences. There is no mention of their public lives or of their place in history. The intentional omission of the horrors for which these men were responsible hovers over the film.
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Eva Braun
Self (archive footage)
Francisco Franco
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage)
Mao Zedong
Self (archive footage)
Benito Mussolini
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Leon Trotsky
Self (archive footage)
Paul von Hindenburg
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Rosenblatt
- Original Title
- Human Remains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Rosenblatt
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Remains
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What is Human Remains about?
Human Remains is a haunting documentary which illustrates the banality of evil by creating intimate portraits of five of the 20th century's most reviled dictators. The film unveils the personal lives of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Francisco Franco and Mao Tse Tung. We learn the private and mundane details of their everyday lives -- their favorite foods, films, habits and sexual preferences. There is no mention of their public lives or of their place in history. The intentional omission of the horrors for which these men were responsible hovers over the film.
Who directed Human Remains?
Human Remains was directed by Jay Rosenblatt.
Who stars in Human Remains?
The principal cast of Human Remains includes Eva Braun, Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong.
When was Human Remains released and how long is it?
Human Remains was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 30m.