Helgoland dem Frieden
“Heligoland – An isle with a turbulent history”
Synopsis
Under the sign of the swastika, it was, amongst other things, turned into a naval base, it got heavily destroyed in two waves of attack in April of 1945 by British bombers. After the war, Heligoland was made available as bombing training ground for the English army by the West-German government. Seven young people occupied the isle and began to repair the emergency shelter for sailors who got in danger. This and further major actions eventually ended the bombing exercises. Back then, the watchword was: “Heligoland to the Germans! “ – “Heligoland for peace!”
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- Director
- Peter Peer
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Peer
- Original Title
- Helgoland dem Frieden
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Release Date
- 01/12/1951
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Peer
Peter Peer
Ella Ensink
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Peer
Director
Ella Ensink
Editor
Peter Peer
Writer
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What is Helgoland dem Frieden about?
Under the sign of the swastika, it was, amongst other things, turned into a naval base, it got heavily destroyed in two waves of attack in April of 1945 by British bombers. After the war, Heligoland was made available as bombing training ground for the English army by the West-German government. Seven young people occupied the isle and began to repair the emergency shelter for sailors who got in danger. This and further major actions eventually ended the bombing exercises. Back then, the watchword was: “Heligoland to the Germans! “ – “Heligoland for peace!”
Who directed Helgoland dem Frieden?
Helgoland dem Frieden was directed by Peter Peer.
Who stars in Helgoland dem Frieden?
The principal cast of Helgoland dem Frieden includes Feodor Pappe.
When was Helgoland dem Frieden released and how long is it?
Helgoland dem Frieden was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 16m.