Reichsautobahn
Synopsis
While working on "Deutschlandbilder" (1983), Hartmut Bitomsky was examining film material produced by the Nazi regime when he came across an abundance of footage documenting the planning and construction of motorways. In this found footage documentary he investigates what this material actually says: the motorway is stylized within it as a promise of progress and modernity, a "lifeline of the nation", less a straightforward piece of infrastructure than a prestige object, a work of art.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hartmut Bitomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Hartmut Bitomsky
- Original Title
- Reichsautobahn
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Big Sky Film, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hartmut Bitomsky
Hartmut Bitomsky
Hartmut Bitomsky
Hartmut Bitomsky
Department Leadership Roster
Hartmut Bitomsky
Director
Hartmut Bitomsky
Writer
Hartmut Bitomsky
Editor
Hartmut Bitomsky
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reichsautobahn
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What is Reichsautobahn about?
While working on "Deutschlandbilder" (1983), Hartmut Bitomsky was examining film material produced by the Nazi regime when he came across an abundance of footage documenting the planning and construction of motorways. In this found footage documentary he investigates what this material actually says: the motorway is stylized within it as a promise of progress and modernity, a "lifeline of the nation", less a straightforward piece of infrastructure than a prestige object, a work of art.
Who directed Reichsautobahn?
Reichsautobahn was directed by Hartmut Bitomsky.
Who stars in Reichsautobahn?
The principal cast of Reichsautobahn includes Not specified.
When was Reichsautobahn released and how long is it?
Reichsautobahn was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.