Angels of Death
Engelen des doods
Synopsis
The Soviet General Vlasov remains one of the most intriguing, yet least known figures of World War II. In 1942, the German war machine had come to a halt near the Russian city of Leningrad. The Russian Second Assault Army, led by General Vlasov, fights itself to death in an effort to break the German siege. Their general is captured and later defects to the Germans. In ANGELS OF DEATH we experience the fate of General Vlasov’s army as we hear the personal accounts of those who died in the massacre through their poems, letters and photographs.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo de Boer
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo de Boer
- Original Title
- Engelen des doods
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Russia
- Release Date
- 15/07/1998
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo de Boer
Leo de Boer
Department Leadership Roster
Leo de Boer
Screenplay
Leo de Boer
Director
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What is Angels of Death about?
The Soviet General Vlasov remains one of the most intriguing, yet least known figures of World War II. In 1942, the German war machine had come to a halt near the Russian city of Leningrad. The Russian Second Assault Army, led by General Vlasov, fights itself to death in an effort to break the German siege. Their general is captured and later defects to the Germans. In ANGELS OF DEATH we experience the fate of General Vlasov’s army as we hear the personal accounts of those who died in the massacre through their poems, letters and photographs.
Who directed Angels of Death?
Angels of Death was directed by Leo de Boer.
Who stars in Angels of Death?
The principal cast of Angels of Death includes Not specified.
When was Angels of Death released and how long is it?
Angels of Death was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.