Time of Darkness and Silence
Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
Synopsis
An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Gladitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Gladitz
- Original Title
- Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion, WDR
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Nina Gladitz
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Nina Gladitz
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Nina Gladitz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time of Darkness and Silence
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What is Time of Darkness and Silence about?
An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.
Who directed Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence was directed by Nina Gladitz.
Who stars in Time of Darkness and Silence?
The principal cast of Time of Darkness and Silence includes Josef Reinhardt, Leni Riefenstahl.
When was Time of Darkness and Silence released and how long is it?
Time of Darkness and Silence was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.