Grüße aus Dachau (2004)

The Bavarian district town of Dachau gained worldwide fame as the first Nazi concentration camp and has long since become a tourist attraction. In his directorial debut, cameraman Bernd Fischer, who was born and grew up in Dachau, documents the not-so-ordinary everyday life in his home town, life with the burden of the past and the various mechanisms of repression used by the locals. The result is a documentary tragicomedy about a place and a subject that none of those affected can escape.

Director: Bernd Fischer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Bernd Fischer
Editing: Inge Schneider
Production: Egoli Tossell Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

concentration camp, tourism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grüße aus Dachau about?
The Bavarian district town of Dachau gained worldwide fame as the first Nazi concentration camp and has long since become a tourist attraction. In his directorial debut, cameraman Bernd Fischer, who was born and grew up in Dachau, documents the not-so-ordinary everyday life in his home town, life with the burden of the past and the various mechanisms of repression used by the locals. The result is a documentary tragicomedy about a place and a subject that none of those affected can escape.
Who directed Grüße aus Dachau?
Grüße aus Dachau was directed by Bernd Fischer.
How long is Grüße aus Dachau?
Grüße aus Dachau has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Grüße aus Dachau?
Grüße aus Dachau is a Documentary film.
Where was Grüße aus Dachau produced?
Grüße aus Dachau was produced in Germany.