Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS
Zeichen des Bösen - Die Runen der SS
Synopsis
The symbol of the SS, Hitler’s Schutzstaffel, stands for terror and the murder of millions. The penniless graphic artist Walter Heck was given the job of designing the jagged, rune-like characters in 1929. The “sig” rune was rooted deep in the ideological cosmos of the Nazis and their supporters. They saw themselves as the descendants of the Teutons and declared the runes to be humanity’s original Germanic script. The symbol was meant to unite Heinrich Himmler’s “Black Order”. But did it escape their notice that it was originally of Semitic origin? In October 1945, the Allies passed a law banning the Nazi Party and all associated organizations, including the SS. The young Federal Republic even forbade all Nazi symbols. This documentary tells the gripping story of the SS symbol, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silke Pothoff
- Original Title
- Zeichen des Bösen - Die Runen der SS
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silke Pothoff
Florian Hartung
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Silke Pothoff
Director
Florian Hartung
Producer
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What is Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS about?
The symbol of the SS, Hitler’s Schutzstaffel, stands for terror and the murder of millions. The penniless graphic artist Walter Heck was given the job of designing the jagged, rune-like characters in 1929. The “sig” rune was rooted deep in the ideological cosmos of the Nazis and their supporters. They saw themselves as the descendants of the Teutons and declared the runes to be humanity’s original Germanic script. The symbol was meant to unite Heinrich Himmler’s “Black Order”. But did it escape their notice that it was originally of Semitic origin? In October 1945, the Allies passed a law banning the Nazi Party and all associated organizations, including the SS. The young Federal Republic even forbade all Nazi symbols. This documentary tells the gripping story of the SS symbol, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Who directed Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS?
Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS was directed by Silke Pothoff.
Who stars in Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS?
The principal cast of Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS includes Michel Friedman.
When was Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS released and how long is it?
Signs of Evil - The Runes of the SS was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 50m.