Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
Documentary
An investigation of Leni Reifenstahl'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.
Director
Nina Gladitz
Writers
N/A
Stars
Josef Reinhardt, Leni Riefenstahl
Release Date
September 6, 1982
Language
German
Country
West Germany
🎭 Top Cast
👤
Josef Reinhardt
as Self
Leni Riefenstahl
as Self
🎬 Technical Specs
Production
Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion, Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
🏷️ Keywords
world war twogermanythird reichreference to leni riefenstahlconcentration camp
🎯 Categories
GermanDocumentary
💡 Did You Know?
Because of a court case brought by Leni Riefenstahl, this film cannot legally be seen.
📖 Synopsis
An investigation of Leni Reifenstahl'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.