Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald
Synopsis
Kinderblock 66 is the story of four men who, as young boys, were imprisoned by the Nazis in the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp and who, sixty-five years later, return to commemorate the sixty-fifth anniversary of their liberation. The film tells the story of the effort undertaken by the camp's Communist-led underground to protect ad save Jewish children who were arriving in Buchenwald toward the end of the Holocaust. Kinderblock 66 also tells the story of Antonin Kalina, the head of the block who was personally responsible for saving 904 boys in Buchenwald.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob L. Cohen
- Original Score
- Chris Hajian
- Original Title
- Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, Israel, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob L. Cohen
Chris Hajian
Duncan Pettigrew
Martin Pohl, Paul Turlick, Steven Mosckovic, Brad Rothschild
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Pohl
Producer
Paul Turlick
Producer
Rob L. Cohen
Director
Duncan Pettigrew
Editor
Brad Rothschild
Producer
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What is Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald about?
Kinderblock 66 is the story of four men who, as young boys, were imprisoned by the Nazis in the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp and who, sixty-five years later, return to commemorate the sixty-fifth anniversary of their liberation. The film tells the story of the effort undertaken by the camp's Communist-led underground to protect ad save Jewish children who were arriving in Buchenwald toward the end of the Holocaust. Kinderblock 66 also tells the story of Antonin Kalina, the head of the block who was personally responsible for saving 904 boys in Buchenwald.
Who directed Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald?
Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald was directed by Rob L. Cohen.
Who stars in Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald?
The principal cast of Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald includes Alex Moskovic, Naftali Fürst, Pavel Kohn, Israel-Laszlo Lazer, Steven Mosckovic.
When was Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald released and how long is it?
Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kinderblock 66: Return to Buchenwald was composed by Chris Hajian.