The Waldheim Waltz
Waldheims Walzer
Synopsis
Ruth Beckermann documents the process of uncovering former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim’s wartime past. It shows the swift succession of new allegations by the World Jewish Congress during his Austrian presidential campaign, the denial by the Austrian political class, the outbreak of anti-Semitism and patriotism, which finally led to his election.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-18
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Berlin International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Beckermann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Beckermann
- Original Title
- Waldheims Walzer
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ruth Beckermann Filmproduktion, ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Beckermann
Ruth Beckermann
Dieter Pichler
Ruth Beckermann
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Beckermann
Director
Ruth Beckermann
Writer
Ruth Beckermann
Producer
Dieter Pichler
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What is The Waldheim Waltz about?
Ruth Beckermann documents the process of uncovering former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim’s wartime past. It shows the swift succession of new allegations by the World Jewish Congress during his Austrian presidential campaign, the denial by the Austrian political class, the outbreak of anti-Semitism and patriotism, which finally led to his election.
Who directed The Waldheim Waltz?
The Waldheim Waltz was directed by Ruth Beckermann.
Who stars in The Waldheim Waltz?
The principal cast of The Waldheim Waltz includes Kurt Waldheim.
When was The Waldheim Waltz released and how long is it?
The Waldheim Waltz was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.