A Film Unfinished (2010)
Yael Hersonski's powerful documentary achieves a remarkable feat through its penetrating look at another film-the now-infamous Nazi-produced film about the Warsaw Ghetto. Discovered after the war, the unfinished work, with no soundtrack, quickly became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record, despite its elaborate propagandistic construction. The later discovery of a long-missing reel complicated earlier readings, showing the manipulations of camera crews in these "everyday" scenes. Well-heeled Jews attending elegant dinners and theatricals (while callously stepping over the dead bodies of compatriots) now appeared as unwilling, but complicit, actors, alternately fearful and in denial of their looming fate.
Cast
- Alexander Beyer - Interrogator
- Rüdiger Vogler - Willy Wist
Keywords
nazi, propaganda, world war ii, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Film Unfinished about?
- Yael Hersonski's powerful documentary achieves a remarkable feat through its penetrating look at another film-the now-infamous Nazi-produced film about the Warsaw Ghetto. Discovered after the war, the unfinished work, with no soundtrack, quickly became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record, despite its elaborate propagandistic construction. The later discovery of a long-missing reel complicated earlier readings, showing the manipulations of camera crews in these "everyday" scenes. Well-heeled Jews attending elegant dinners and theatricals (while callously stepping over the dead bodies of compatriots) now appeared as unwilling, but complicit, actors, alternately fearful and in denial of their looming fate.
- Who directed A Film Unfinished?
- A Film Unfinished was directed by Yael Hersonski.
- Who stars in A Film Unfinished?
- A Film Unfinished stars Alexander Beyer, Rüdiger Vogler.
- How long is A Film Unfinished?
- A Film Unfinished has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is A Film Unfinished?
- A Film Unfinished is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was A Film Unfinished produced?
- A Film Unfinished was produced in Germany, Israel.