U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' (2023)

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The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.

Director: Raphaël Millet
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Raphaël Millet
Editing: Bertrand Amiot
Production: Nocturnes Productions, Girelle Production, ECPAD, Phish Communications, OCS
Country: France, Singapore
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr

Keywords

submarine, world war ii, filmmaking, documentary filmmaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' about?
The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.
Who directed U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was directed by Raphaël Millet.
Who stars in U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' stars Friedrich Grade, Yves Buchheim, Enrique Lehmann-Willenbrock, Günter Rohrbach, Daniel Schreiber, Rajka Knipper.
How long is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' is a Documentary, History film.
Where was U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' produced?
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was produced in France, Singapore.