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7.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb20231h 50mFrance

From Where They Stood

À pas aveugles

“The Stories Behind Clandestine Prisoner Photography from the Nazi Death Camps”

Synopsis

A handful of prisoners in WWII camps risked their lives to take clandestine photographs and document the hell the Nazis were hiding from the world. In the vestiges of the camps, director Christophe Cognet retraces the footsteps of these courageous men and women in a quest to unearth the circumstances and the stories behind their photographs, composing as such an archeology of images as acts of defiance.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christophe Cognet
Screenplay & Story
Christophe Cognet
Original Title
À pas aveugles
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
German, French, Polish
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
l’atelier documentaire

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christophe Cognet

Screenplay & Story

Christophe Cognet

Director of Photography

Céline Bozon

Film Editing

Catherine Zins

Producers

Raphaël Pillosio

Department Leadership Roster

Christophe Cognet

Writer

Raphaël Pillosio

Raphaël Pillosio

Producer

Céline Bozon

Céline Bozon

Director of Photography

Catherine Zins

Editor

Christophe Cognet

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About From Where They Stood

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What is From Where They Stood about?

A handful of prisoners in WWII camps risked their lives to take clandestine photographs and document the hell the Nazis were hiding from the world. In the vestiges of the camps, director Christophe Cognet retraces the footsteps of these courageous men and women in a quest to unearth the circumstances and the stories behind their photographs, composing as such an archeology of images as acts of defiance.

Who directed From Where They Stood?

From Where They Stood was directed by Christophe Cognet.

Who stars in From Where They Stood?

The principal cast of From Where They Stood includes Tal Bruttmann, Christophe Cognet, Corinne Halter.

When was From Where They Stood released and how long is it?

From Where They Stood was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.