A Defeated People
Synopsis
A Defeated People is a 1946 British documentary short film made by the Crown Film Unit, directed by Humphrey Jennings and narrated by William Hartnell. The film depicts the shattered state of Germany, both physically and as a society, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The narration explains what is being done – and what needs to be done – both by the occupying Allied forces and the German people themselves to build a better Germany from the ruins.
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- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Score
- Guy Warrack
- Original Title
- A Defeated People
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
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Humphrey Jennings
Guy Warrack
Basil Wright
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Humphrey Jennings
Director
Basil Wright
Producer
Guy Warrack
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What is A Defeated People about?
A Defeated People is a 1946 British documentary short film made by the Crown Film Unit, directed by Humphrey Jennings and narrated by William Hartnell. The film depicts the shattered state of Germany, both physically and as a society, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The narration explains what is being done – and what needs to be done – both by the occupying Allied forces and the German people themselves to build a better Germany from the ruins.
Who directed A Defeated People?
A Defeated People was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in A Defeated People?
The principal cast of A Defeated People includes William Hartnell.
When was A Defeated People released and how long is it?
A Defeated People was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Defeated People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Defeated People was composed by Guy Warrack.