Hitler: A Film from Germany
Hitler - Ein Film aus Deutschland
Synopsis
A structure-free, four-part examination of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Each part explores a different topic, from Hitler's cult of personality in propaganda to how said propaganda was associated with pre-Nazi German cultural, spiritual, and national heritage to the Holocaust and the ideology behind it, particularly from Himmler's point of view.
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OUR HITLER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-20
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Harry Baer
Junger Ellerkamp
Heinz Schubert
Zirkusdirektor / Heinrich Himmler / Himmler-Puppenspieler / Adolf Hitler
Peter Kern
Mörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / Fremdenverkehrsdirektor
Hellmut Lange
Hitlers Kammerdiener / Goebbels-Puppenspieler / SS-Mann
Rainer von Artenfels
Jahrmarkt-Ausrufer / Hitler-Puppenspieler / Junger Goebbels / Schüler des Kosmologen / SS-Mann
Peter Moland
Astrologe / Speer-Puppenspieler / SS-Mann
Johannes Buzalski
Hitler als Anstreicher / Eva Braun-Puppenspieler / Mann der Gesellschaft 1923
Alfred Edel
Stimmen der Leute / Mann der Geschichte 1923
André Heller
Narrator / André Heller
Martin Sperr
Himmlers Masseur
Peter Lühr
Wissenschaftler / Kosmologe
Amelie Syberberg
Das kleine Mädchen
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Original Title
- Hitler - Ein Film aus Deutschland
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Russian
- Runtime
- 7h 22m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- BBC, WDR, INA, TMS Film GmbH, SOLARIS Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Dietrich Lohmann
Jutta Brandstaedter
Bernd Eichinger
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Director
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Writer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Jutta Brandstaedter
Editor
Hans Gailling
Production Design
Barbara Gailling
Costume Design
Brigitte Kuehlenthal
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Hitler: A Film from Germany about?
A structure-free, four-part examination of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Each part explores a different topic, from Hitler's cult of personality in propaganda to how said propaganda was associated with pre-Nazi German cultural, spiritual, and national heritage to the Holocaust and the ideology behind it, particularly from Himmler's point of view.
Who directed Hitler: A Film from Germany?
Hitler: A Film from Germany was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
Who stars in Hitler: A Film from Germany?
The principal cast of Hitler: A Film from Germany includes Harry Baer, Heinz Schubert, Peter Kern, Hellmut Lange, Rainer von Artenfels.
When was Hitler: A Film from Germany released and how long is it?
Hitler: A Film from Germany was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 7h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitler: A Film from Germany?
Hitler: A Film from Germany holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).