Theresienstadt
Synopsis
Nazi propaganda film about the Czech "Theresienstadt ghetto" in Terezín. The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.
Top Cast
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Vorsitzender des Ältestenrates der Juden / Soziologe - Mannheim - Berlin
Karel Fischer
Dirigent
Kurt Gerron
Regisseur - Schauspieler
Frau Görtz
Gräfin - Holland
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Hans Krása
Komponist - Prag
Alfred Meissner
Jurist - ehem. Minister - Tschechoslowakei
Benjamin Murmelstein
Self
Coco Schumann
Self
Jo Spier
Maler - Zeichner - Holland
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Gerron, Karel Pečený
- Screenplay & Story
- Jindrich Weil, Kurt Gerron, Manfred Greiffenhagen
- Original Title
- Theresienstadt
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Zentralamt zur Regelung der Judenfrage in Böhmen und Mähren, Aktualita
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Gerron, Karel Pečený
Jindrich Weil, Kurt Gerron, Manfred Greiffenhagen
Ivan Frič, Čeněk Zahradníček, Josef Čepelák
Ivan Frič
Department Leadership Roster
Jindrich Weil
Writer
Kurt Gerron
Writer
Kurt Gerron
Director
Manfred Greiffenhagen
Writer
Ivan Frič
Director of Photography
Čeněk Zahradníček
Director of Photography
Ivan Frič
Editor
Josef Čepelák
Director of Photography
Karel Pečený
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Theresienstadt.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theresienstadt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Theresienstadt about?
Nazi propaganda film about the Czech "Theresienstadt ghetto" in Terezín. The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.
Who directed Theresienstadt?
Theresienstadt was directed by Kurt Gerron, Karel Pečený.
Who stars in Theresienstadt?
The principal cast of Theresienstadt includes Paul Eppstein, Karel Fischer, Kurt Gerron, Frau Görtz, Adolf Hitler.
When was Theresienstadt released and how long is it?
Theresienstadt was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 23m.