The Witnesses (1961)
This film brings to life a vanished world: that of the Warsaw Ghetto, destroyed by the Nazis after the 1944 uprising. Two authentic "reconstruction" sources have been used to this end: photographic and cinematographic documents recorded at the time and discovered in Poland, East Germany, Israel and France; and the oral testimonies of 44 survivors, invited to evoke their personal tragedy in front of the images put before their eyes.
Director: Frédéric Rossif
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 22, 1961
Cast
- Nadine Alari - Narrator / Voice
- Jean Perrot - Narrator / Voice
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jarre
Editing: Suzanne Baron
Production: Les Films de la Pléiade
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
world war ii, historical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Witnesses about?
- This film brings to life a vanished world: that of the Warsaw Ghetto, destroyed by the Nazis after the 1944 uprising. Two authentic "reconstruction" sources have been used to this end: photographic and cinematographic documents recorded at the time and discovered in Poland, East Germany, Israel and France; and the oral testimonies of 44 survivors, invited to evoke their personal tragedy in front of the images put before their eyes.
- Who directed The Witnesses?
- The Witnesses was directed by Frédéric Rossif.
- Who stars in The Witnesses?
- The Witnesses stars Nadine Alari, Jean Perrot.
- How long is The Witnesses?
- The Witnesses has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Witnesses?
- The Witnesses is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Witnesses produced?
- The Witnesses was produced in France.