The Reich's Orchestra
Das Reichsorchester
“The Berlin Philharmonic and the Third Reich”
Synopsis
In 2007, the Berliner Philharmoniker celebrated their 125th anniversary. Film director Enrique Sánchez Lansch took this occasion to tell a hitherto unknown chapter in the history of the Berliner Philharmoniker: the years of National Socialism from 1933 to 1945. The film, “The Reichsorchester”, made in collaboration with musicians of the orchestra and its archive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Sánchez Lansch
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrique Sánchez Lansch
- Original Score
- Berlin Philharmonic
- Original Title
- Das Reichsorchester
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Eikon Media, RBB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Berlin Philharmonic
Fariba Nilchian
Thomas Wellmann
Ulli Pfau
Department Leadership Roster
Kristin Holst
Production Design
Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Writer
Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Director
Fariba Nilchian
Director of Photography
Thomas Wellmann
Editor
Ulli Pfau
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Reich's Orchestra about?
In 2007, the Berliner Philharmoniker celebrated their 125th anniversary. Film director Enrique Sánchez Lansch took this occasion to tell a hitherto unknown chapter in the history of the Berliner Philharmoniker: the years of National Socialism from 1933 to 1945. The film, “The Reichsorchester”, made in collaboration with musicians of the orchestra and its archive.
Who directed The Reich's Orchestra?
The Reich's Orchestra was directed by Enrique Sánchez Lansch.
Who stars in The Reich's Orchestra?
The principal cast of The Reich's Orchestra includes Andreas Hoppe, Wilhelm Furtwängler.
When was The Reich's Orchestra released and how long is it?
The Reich's Orchestra was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reich's Orchestra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reich's Orchestra was composed by Berlin Philharmonic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reich's Orchestra?
The Reich's Orchestra holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).