Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo (1989)

A 74-year-old man stands before the Dresden District Court. After more than forty years, the former highly decorated SS man has been brought to the scene of his crimes. The trial is the cinematic framework in which the background and mechanisms of the social system of nationalism are uncovered by tracing the social development of this SS man.

Director: Róza Berger-Fiedler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo about?
A 74-year-old man stands before the Dresden District Court. After more than forty years, the former highly decorated SS man has been brought to the scene of his crimes. The trial is the cinematic framework in which the background and mechanisms of the social system of nationalism are uncovered by tracing the social development of this SS man.
Who directed Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo?
Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo was directed by Róza Berger-Fiedler.
How long is Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo?
Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo?
Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo is a Documentary film.
Where was Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo produced?
Mr. Schmidt of the Gestapo was produced in East Germany.