The Shellhouse Raid (2013)

The Shellhouse Raid (2013) poster

On 21. March 1945, a mysterious accident transforms one of the Second World Wars most complex air strikes into a disaster when British bombers attack Shell House, the Gestapos Head Quarters in Copenhagen. The intension was to destroy the Gestapos archives which contained extensive information, enough for the Nazis to crush the Danish Resistance Movement. But by mistake, some of the British aircraft bomb a school in Frederiksberg where 86 children are killed; in total the attack costs the lives of nearly 200 people, the greatest loss of life on a day during the occupation. With the help from the Leading Navigator on the attack, Edward Sismore DSO, DFC, AFC, experts, eye witnesses and survivors, this documentary tries to recreate the event and determine what went wrong.

Director: Simon Bang, Martin Sundstrøm
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Sune Martin
Production: Starboard Film, Mirabelle Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, English
Original Language: da

Keywords

shellhuset

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shellhouse Raid about?
On 21. March 1945, a mysterious accident transforms one of the Second World Wars most complex air strikes into a disaster when British bombers attack Shell House, the Gestapos Head Quarters in Copenhagen. The intension was to destroy the Gestapos archives which contained extensive information, enough for the Nazis to crush the Danish Resistance Movement. But by mistake, some of the British aircraft bomb a school in Frederiksberg where 86 children are killed; in total the attack costs the lives of nearly 200 people, the greatest loss of life on a day during the occupation. With the help from the Leading Navigator on the attack, Edward Sismore DSO, DFC, AFC, experts, eye witnesses and survivors, this documentary tries to recreate the event and determine what went wrong.
Who directed The Shellhouse Raid?
The Shellhouse Raid was directed by Simon Bang, Martin Sundstrøm.
How long is The Shellhouse Raid?
The Shellhouse Raid has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is The Shellhouse Raid?
The Shellhouse Raid is a Documentary film.
Where was The Shellhouse Raid produced?
The Shellhouse Raid was produced in Denmark.