Respite
Aufschub
Synopsis
Respite consists of silent black-and-white film shot at Westerbork, a Dutch refugee camp established in 1939 for Jews fleeing Germany. In 1942, after the occupation of Holland, its function was reversed by the Nazis and it became a 'transit camp.' In 1944, the camp commander commissioned a film, shot by a photographer, Rudolph Breslauer. “By exhuming the scattered fragments and traces of the phantom film (intertitle cards, ideas for the scenario, graphic elements), Harun Farocki inscribes the Dutch footage within the genre of the corporate film.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki
- Original Title
- Aufschub
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Harun Farocki Filmproduktion, Jeonju International Film Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Un-seong Yoo, Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Un-seong Yoo
Producer
Harun Farocki
Writer
Harun Farocki
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Respite
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What is Respite about?
Respite consists of silent black-and-white film shot at Westerbork, a Dutch refugee camp established in 1939 for Jews fleeing Germany. In 1942, after the occupation of Holland, its function was reversed by the Nazis and it became a 'transit camp.' In 1944, the camp commander commissioned a film, shot by a photographer, Rudolph Breslauer. “By exhuming the scattered fragments and traces of the phantom film (intertitle cards, ideas for the scenario, graphic elements), Harun Farocki inscribes the Dutch footage within the genre of the corporate film.
Who directed Respite?
Respite was directed by Harun Farocki.
Who stars in Respite?
The principal cast of Respite includes Not specified.
When was Respite released and how long is it?
Respite was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 40m.