The Swedish Silence
En svensk tiger
Synopsis
On a night train in the midst of the Second World War, a German SS officer secretly passes on the very first testimony of the Holocaust to a Swedish diplomat. In present time an old woman tries to find the truth to this event which gave her father a sense of guilt for the rest of his life. The film begins in the Holocaust to evolve into a modern story about personal and collective guilt.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Svensson
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Svensson
- Original Title
- En svensk tiger
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Filmkreatörerna
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Svensson
Carl Svensson
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Svensson
Director
Carl Svensson
Writer
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What is The Swedish Silence about?
On a night train in the midst of the Second World War, a German SS officer secretly passes on the very first testimony of the Holocaust to a Swedish diplomat. In present time an old woman tries to find the truth to this event which gave her father a sense of guilt for the rest of his life. The film begins in the Holocaust to evolve into a modern story about personal and collective guilt.
Who directed The Swedish Silence?
The Swedish Silence was directed by Carl Svensson.
Who stars in The Swedish Silence?
The principal cast of The Swedish Silence includes Not specified.
When was The Swedish Silence released and how long is it?
The Swedish Silence was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.