The Relief of Belsen
Synopsis
In early April 1945 a small British ambulance unit was diverted from frontline battle in northern Germany, to handle an unfolding medical crisis behind enemy lines. A local prison camp had suffered an outbreak of typhus. That prison camp was Bergen-Belsen. The British had no idea of the true scale of this humanitarian catastrophe nor of what it would come to represent.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Hardy, Peter Guinness
- Original Title
- The Relief of Belsen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Hardy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Hardy
Justin Hardy, Peter Guinness
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Hardy
Director
Justin Hardy
Writer
Peter Guinness
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What is The Relief of Belsen about?
In early April 1945 a small British ambulance unit was diverted from frontline battle in northern Germany, to handle an unfolding medical crisis behind enemy lines. A local prison camp had suffered an outbreak of typhus. That prison camp was Bergen-Belsen. The British had no idea of the true scale of this humanitarian catastrophe nor of what it would come to represent.
Who directed The Relief of Belsen?
The Relief of Belsen was directed by Justin Hardy.
Who stars in The Relief of Belsen?
The principal cast of The Relief of Belsen includes Katrine Bach, Simon Paisley Day, Oliver Ford Davies, Iain Glen, Corin Redgrave.
When was The Relief of Belsen released and how long is it?
The Relief of Belsen was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.