Kurt Gerrons Karussell
Synopsis
This documentary tells the story of an unusual victim of the Nazi holocaust -- Kurt Gerron, a German film actor and cabaret star. During World War II, Gerron went from being a leading light of the German entertainment community (he made over 70 films and sang "Mack the Knife" in the first performance of The Three-Penny Opera) to a prisoner directing a propaganda film for the Nazis about a makeshift club at Theresienstadt, which was described as a "concentration camp for celebrities." Gerron was eventually executed at Auschwitz. Director Ilona Ziok combines archival footage of Gerron with interviews of peers and survivors who describe how Gerron tragically believed his gifts as an entertainer would save his life -- and how he enthusiastically kept performing right up to his death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilona Ziok
- Original Title
- Kurt Gerrons Karussell
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
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Ilona Ziok
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What is Kurt Gerrons Karussell about?
This documentary tells the story of an unusual victim of the Nazi holocaust -- Kurt Gerron, a German film actor and cabaret star. During World War II, Gerron went from being a leading light of the German entertainment community (he made over 70 films and sang "Mack the Knife" in the first performance of The Three-Penny Opera) to a prisoner directing a propaganda film for the Nazis about a makeshift club at Theresienstadt, which was described as a "concentration camp for celebrities." Gerron was eventually executed at Auschwitz. Director Ilona Ziok combines archival footage of Gerron with interviews of peers and survivors who describe how Gerron tragically believed his gifts as an entertainer would save his life -- and how he enthusiastically kept performing right up to his death.
Who directed Kurt Gerrons Karussell?
Kurt Gerrons Karussell was directed by Ilona Ziok.
Who stars in Kurt Gerrons Karussell?
The principal cast of Kurt Gerrons Karussell includes Ben Becker, Bente Kahan, Ute Lemper, Renée Saint-Cyr.
When was Kurt Gerrons Karussell released and how long is it?
Kurt Gerrons Karussell was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.