Vacation in Sylt (1957)
The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.
Director: Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 1, 1957
Cast
- Irmgard Düren - (voice)
- Raimund Schelcher - (voice)
- Gerry Wolff - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Paul Dessau
Cinematography: Walter Fuchs
Editing: Ella Ulrich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vacation in Sylt about?
- The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.
- Who directed Vacation in Sylt?
- Vacation in Sylt was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike.
- Who stars in Vacation in Sylt?
- Vacation in Sylt stars Irmgard Düren, Raimund Schelcher, Gerry Wolff.
- How long is Vacation in Sylt?
- Vacation in Sylt has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Vacation in Sylt?
- Vacation in Sylt is a Documentary film.
- Where was Vacation in Sylt produced?
- Vacation in Sylt was produced in East Germany.