Vacation in Sylt
Urlaub auf Sylt
Synopsis
The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau
- Original Title
- Urlaub auf Sylt
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Paul Dessau
Walter Fuchs
Ella Ulrich
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Thorndike
Director
Annelie Thorndike
Director
Andrew Thorndike
Writer
Annelie Thorndike
Writer
Ella Ulrich
Editor
Walter Fuchs
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vacation in Sylt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vacation in Sylt about?
The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.
Who directed Vacation in Sylt?
Vacation in Sylt was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike.
Who stars in Vacation in Sylt?
The principal cast of Vacation in Sylt includes Irmgard Düren, Raimund Schelcher, Gerry Wolff.
When was Vacation in Sylt released and how long is it?
Vacation in Sylt was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Vacation in Sylt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vacation in Sylt was composed by Paul Dessau.