Memorandum
Synopsis
A Jewish Holocaust survivor travels through Germany recalling scenes from his memory. This documentary follows a Holocaust survivor in 1965 on an emotional pilgrimage to Bergen Belsen, the last of 11 concentration camps where he was held by the Nazis. He and 30 other former Jewish inmates travel through the new Germany. Scenes still vivid in his mind are recalled in flashback. The memorandum of the title refers to Hitler's memo offering a "final solution" to the "Jewish problem."
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Type: Featurette • Published 2021-08-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bernard Laufer
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Emil Bednarek
Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Wilhelm Boger
Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Arthur Breitwieser
Himself - Auschwitz Disinfectant Officer
Victor Capesius
Himself - Auschwitz Druggist
Mr. Dreckmann
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Zenon Gotaszewski
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Glyn Hughes
Himself - British Army, Liberator of Belsen
Oswald Kaduk
Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Josef Klehr
Himself - Auschwitz Guard
Dr. Kurzge
Himself - Holocaust Saviour
Joachim Kügler
Himself - Prosecutor
Joey Laufer
Himself - Son of Survivor
Erik Lüth
Himself - Remorseful German
Erika Millay
Herself - Holocaust Survivor
Robert Mulka
Himself - Auschwitz Adjutant
Norbert Prager
Himself - Holocaust Survivor, Funeral
Josef Rosensaft
Himself - Holocaust Survivor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Brittain, John Spotton
- Original Title
- Memorandum
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Brittain, John Spotton
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Brittain
Director
John Spotton
Director
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Memorandum about?
A Jewish Holocaust survivor travels through Germany recalling scenes from his memory. This documentary follows a Holocaust survivor in 1965 on an emotional pilgrimage to Bergen Belsen, the last of 11 concentration camps where he was held by the Nazis. He and 30 other former Jewish inmates travel through the new Germany. Scenes still vivid in his mind are recalled in flashback. The memorandum of the title refers to Hitler's memo offering a "final solution" to the "Jewish problem."
Who directed Memorandum?
Memorandum was directed by Donald Brittain, John Spotton.
Who stars in Memorandum?
The principal cast of Memorandum includes Bernard Laufer, Emil Bednarek, Wilhelm Boger, Arthur Breitwieser, Victor Capesius.
When was Memorandum released and how long is it?
Memorandum was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memorandum?
Memorandum holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).