In the Land of Eagles and Crosses
Im Land der Adler und der Kreuze
Synopsis
In this documentary, Joachim Hellwig uses partly unpublished footage to shed light on a dark chapter of German history and shows the entanglements between the politicians' claims to power and the interests of industry and business in Germany from the beginning of the First World War to the end of the Second World War (1914 to 1945). The Nuremberg War Crimes and Industrial Trials served as the basis for this documentary.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Joachim Hellwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Hellwig
- Original Score
- Kurt Zander
- Original Title
- Im Land der Adler und der Kreuze
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Hellwig
Joachim Hellwig
Kurt Zander
Jutta Nikolowa
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Hellwig
Director
Jutta Nikolowa
Editor
Joachim Hellwig
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is In the Land of Eagles and Crosses about?
In this documentary, Joachim Hellwig uses partly unpublished footage to shed light on a dark chapter of German history and shows the entanglements between the politicians' claims to power and the interests of industry and business in Germany from the beginning of the First World War to the end of the Second World War (1914 to 1945). The Nuremberg War Crimes and Industrial Trials served as the basis for this documentary.
Who directed In the Land of Eagles and Crosses?
In the Land of Eagles and Crosses was directed by Joachim Hellwig.
Who stars in In the Land of Eagles and Crosses?
The principal cast of In the Land of Eagles and Crosses includes Walter Niklaus.
When was In the Land of Eagles and Crosses released and how long is it?
In the Land of Eagles and Crosses was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Land of Eagles and Crosses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Land of Eagles and Crosses was composed by Kurt Zander.