The Bitch of Buchenwald
Synopsis
This documentary details the life and crimes of Ilse Koch, the Nazi woman who became notorious for her monstrous crimes against the prisoners of Buchenwald concentration camp, where her husband was a commander. Accused of embezzlement by her fellow Nazis during the war, Koch faced charges brought by three separate tribunals -- and grisly accusations that she collected the tattooed skin of murdered inmates.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Malir
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerry Malir
- Original Title
- The Bitch of Buchenwald
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARTSMAGIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Malir
Gerry Malir
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Gerry Malir
Director
Gerry Malir
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What is The Bitch of Buchenwald about?
This documentary details the life and crimes of Ilse Koch, the Nazi woman who became notorious for her monstrous crimes against the prisoners of Buchenwald concentration camp, where her husband was a commander. Accused of embezzlement by her fellow Nazis during the war, Koch faced charges brought by three separate tribunals -- and grisly accusations that she collected the tattooed skin of murdered inmates.
Who directed The Bitch of Buchenwald?
The Bitch of Buchenwald was directed by Gerry Malir.
Who stars in The Bitch of Buchenwald?
The principal cast of The Bitch of Buchenwald includes Peter Morgan Jones, Ilse Koch, Karl-Otto Koch.
When was The Bitch of Buchenwald released and how long is it?
The Bitch of Buchenwald was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.