The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret (2017)

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On April 30, 1945, while the Russian Army surrounded Berlin, Hitler committed suicide in his bunker. His body was discovered a few days later by the Soviets. He would be positively identified after a top secret inquest in which Hitler's personal dentist would play a central role. And yet, at the same time, Stalin publicly declared that his army was unable to find the Führer's body, choosing to let the wildest rumors develop and going so far as to accuse some of his Allies of having aided the monster's probable escape. What secrets were hidden behind this dissimulation? What happened then to the two ladies involved in the identification of Hitler’s body?

Director: Jean-Pierre Bozon, Nina Beliaeva
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Betula Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

world war ii, investigation, adolf hitler, suicide investigation, documentary, war documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret about?
On April 30, 1945, while the Russian Army surrounded Berlin, Hitler committed suicide in his bunker. His body was discovered a few days later by the Soviets. He would be positively identified after a top secret inquest in which Hitler's personal dentist would play a central role. And yet, at the same time, Stalin publicly declared that his army was unable to find the Führer's body, choosing to let the wildest rumors develop and going so far as to accuse some of his Allies of having aided the monster's probable escape. What secrets were hidden behind this dissimulation? What happened then to the two ladies involved in the identification of Hitler’s body?
Who directed The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret?
The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret was directed by Jean-Pierre Bozon, Nina Beliaeva.
Who stars in The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret?
The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret stars Pierre Tissot.
How long is The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret?
The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret?
The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
Where was The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret produced?
The Death of Hitler: The Story of a State Secret was produced in France.