Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times
Leo Haas: Zeichner - Zeuge - Zeitgenosse
Synopsis
When the Nazis took power, the Jewish artist Leo Haas (1901-1983) was arrested in his Czechoslovakian hometown. He spent the next six years in different concentration camps and became known for the paintings he did in the Theresienstadt camp. This film presents Haas as a political artist and resistance fighter and celebrates him as a socialist caricaturist dedicated to the GDR.
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- Director
- Jörg d'Bomba
- Screenplay & Story
- Jörg d'Bomba
- Original Score
- Peter Herrmann
- Original Title
- Leo Haas: Zeichner - Zeuge - Zeitgenosse
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jörg d'Bomba
Jörg d'Bomba
Peter Herrmann
Manfred Schreyer
Eva d'Bomba
Department Leadership Roster
Jörg d'Bomba
Director
Jörg d'Bomba
Writer
Eva d'Bomba
Editor
Manfred Schreyer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times
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What is Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times about?
When the Nazis took power, the Jewish artist Leo Haas (1901-1983) was arrested in his Czechoslovakian hometown. He spent the next six years in different concentration camps and became known for the paintings he did in the Theresienstadt camp. This film presents Haas as a political artist and resistance fighter and celebrates him as a socialist caricaturist dedicated to the GDR.
Who directed Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times?
Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times was directed by Jörg d'Bomba.
Who stars in Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times?
The principal cast of Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times includes Leo Haas, Thomas Kästner.
When was Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times released and how long is it?
Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leo Haas: Artist and Witness of His Times was composed by Peter Herrmann.