Secret Tibet
Geheimnis Tibet
Synopsis
In 1938 Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler sponsored an expedition to Tibet lead by several Nazi SS scientists to study the regions flora and fauna, and to take scientific measurements of the Earths magnetic fields. The expedition was also sent to find traces of the orgins of the "Aryan" race in Tibet which was where Himmler thought evidence of could be found. This film is a Nazi era documentary of that expedition.
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Geheimnis Tibet / The Enigma of Tibet (H.A. Lettow & Ernst Schäfer, 1943) (En subs)
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-03-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow
- Original Score
- Alois Melichar
- Original Title
- Geheimnis Tibet
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow
Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow
Alois Melichar
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Schäfer
Director
H.A. Lettow
Director
Ernst Schäfer
Writer
H.A. Lettow
Writer
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secret Tibet
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What is Secret Tibet about?
In 1938 Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler sponsored an expedition to Tibet lead by several Nazi SS scientists to study the regions flora and fauna, and to take scientific measurements of the Earths magnetic fields. The expedition was also sent to find traces of the orgins of the "Aryan" race in Tibet which was where Himmler thought evidence of could be found. This film is a Nazi era documentary of that expedition.
Who directed Secret Tibet?
Secret Tibet was directed by Ernst Schäfer, H.A. Lettow.
Who stars in Secret Tibet?
The principal cast of Secret Tibet includes Bruno Beger, H.A. Lettow, Horst Preusker, Ernst Schäfer.
When was Secret Tibet released and how long is it?
Secret Tibet was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Secret Tibet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Secret Tibet was composed by Alois Melichar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secret Tibet?
Secret Tibet holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).