A Film Unfinished
שתיקת הארכיון
Synopsis
Yael Hersonski's powerful documentary achieves a remarkable feat through its penetrating look at another film-the now-infamous Nazi-produced film about the Warsaw Ghetto. Discovered after the war, the unfinished work, with no soundtrack, quickly became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record, despite its elaborate propagandistic construction. The later discovery of a long-missing reel complicated earlier readings, showing the manipulations of camera crews in these "everyday" scenes. Well-heeled Jews attending elegant dinners and theatricals (while callously stepping over the dead bodies of compatriots) now appeared as unwilling, but complicit, actors, alternately fearful and in denial of their looming fate.
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A Film Unfinished - Official Theatrical Trailer - Oscilloscope LaboratoriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yael Hersonski
- Original Title
- שתיקת הארכיון
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, Hebrew, German, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yael Hersonski
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Yael Hersonski
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Film Unfinished about?
Yael Hersonski's powerful documentary achieves a remarkable feat through its penetrating look at another film-the now-infamous Nazi-produced film about the Warsaw Ghetto. Discovered after the war, the unfinished work, with no soundtrack, quickly became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record, despite its elaborate propagandistic construction. The later discovery of a long-missing reel complicated earlier readings, showing the manipulations of camera crews in these "everyday" scenes. Well-heeled Jews attending elegant dinners and theatricals (while callously stepping over the dead bodies of compatriots) now appeared as unwilling, but complicit, actors, alternately fearful and in denial of their looming fate.
Who directed A Film Unfinished?
A Film Unfinished was directed by Yael Hersonski.
Who stars in A Film Unfinished?
The principal cast of A Film Unfinished includes Alexander Beyer, Rüdiger Vogler.
When was A Film Unfinished released and how long is it?
A Film Unfinished was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Film Unfinished?
A Film Unfinished holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).