Forbidden Films
Verbotene Filme
“The hidden legacy of Nazi Film”
Synopsis
Between 1933 and 1945 roughly 1200 films were made in Germany, of which 300 were banned by the Allied forces. Today, around 40 films, called "Vorbehaltsfilme", are locked away from the public with an uncertain future. Should they be re-released, destroyed, or continue to be neglected? Verbotene Filme takes a closer look at some of these forbidden films.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Moeller
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Moeller
- Original Score
- Björn Wiese
- Original Title
- Verbotene Filme
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hebrew, German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Blueprint Film, RBB, HR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Moeller
Felix Moeller
Björn Wiese
Annette Muff
Felix Moeller, Amelie Latscha
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Moeller
Director
Felix Moeller
Writer
Annette Muff
Editor
Felix Moeller
Producer
Amelie Latscha
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Forbidden Films about?
Between 1933 and 1945 roughly 1200 films were made in Germany, of which 300 were banned by the Allied forces. Today, around 40 films, called "Vorbehaltsfilme", are locked away from the public with an uncertain future. Should they be re-released, destroyed, or continue to be neglected? Verbotene Filme takes a closer look at some of these forbidden films.
Who directed Forbidden Films?
Forbidden Films was directed by Felix Moeller.
Who stars in Forbidden Films?
The principal cast of Forbidden Films includes Johanna Liebeneiner, Margarethe von Trotta, Oskar Roehler, Moshe Zimmermann, Ernst Szebedits.
When was Forbidden Films released and how long is it?
Forbidden Films was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden Films?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden Films was composed by Björn Wiese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forbidden Films?
Forbidden Films holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).